In order to cultivate and stimulate students’ interest in polymer science and technology

Zhejiang University from 2004 began to hold "Modern history of polymer" elective courses to undergraduate students of polymer materials. By allowing students to understand the process of the establishment of polymer science

understanding of the establishment and development of polymer industry

a comprehensive understanding of polymer science and discipline knowledge

structural understanding was expected to be established in students. Along two important indexes including the development of polymer science and technology in China and in the world

the emergence of the famous polymer scientists

the production of a variety of historical significance of polymer materials and experimental technology were introduced for the students to show the development of polymer science and technology surge high and sweep forward in history. After more than and 10 years of trial and effort

the course has formed its own teaching features in the teaching content

teaching methods and assessment methods

and played a positive role in stimulating and cultivating undergraduate students’ interest and enthusiasm for polymers.