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This lecture introduces the course 'General Physics: Mechanics' for SIE and GC students, covering the fundamental laws of physics and mechanics. Topics include organization of the course, support materials, exercises, tools like Moodle and Piazza, and bibliography. The course structure involves theoretical lessons, practical applications, and experiments, with exercises sessions and tutoring. It also adapts to the current health situation with in-person and online classes, live streaming, and Saturday catch-up sessions. Various tools like Moodle, YouTube, and Mooc are used for teaching. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding the laws of physics and mechanics to describe and predict the behavior of matter.