In this paper

the competency oriented teaching mode was applied in a polymer major elective course to realize the cultivation objective of high level technical talent for application-oriented college. To reinforce the students' theoretical knowledge

meet their employment demand and improve their key competency

demonstration method

discussion method

case method and transposition teaching method were employed in natural polymer materials course as the complementation for the traditional lecture method. As we reformed the content of the course

teaching methods and evaluation mode

as well as questionnaire survey was carried out to adjust the teaching reform plans

the students' professional ability was consolidated

social capability was enhanced and methodological competency was enriched.