With the increasing emphasis on engineering practice in the cultivation of Polymer Materials and Engineering

the course Fundamentals of Materials Science faces growing demands for stronger professional alignment and closer integration with practical applications. Considering the diverse student backgrounds at Zhejiang University and the presence of cross-disciplinary course enrollment

systematic adjustments have been made to the organization of course content and instructional approaches. By optimizing the sequence of theoretical development

strengthening polymer-related relevance

incorporating engineering-based case studies

and refining teaching organization with digital support

the course enhances professional orientation while maintaining the integrity of the fundamental materials theory. Teaching outcomes indicate a steady improvement in students’ average scores (from 78.4 to 81.6)

with increased classroom engagement and a stronger sense of professional relevance. This teaching practice provides a useful reference for optimizing foundational materials courses for increasingly diversified student structures.