Abstract: The undergraduate students majoring in Polymer Materials and Engineering often face challenges such as weak foundational knowledge, insufficient innovation ability, and underdeveloped potential. To address these issues, we revised the undergraduate education program for Polymer Materials and Engineering major students at South China University of Technology, which is called Program 2017. In the new program, the class hours for basic courses were significantly increased, e.g., Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry now both having 112 h of instruction. Besides, practical training was strengthened, and some featured courses were added. The Program 2017 aims to cultivate students with a solid foundation, strong capabilities, and high potential, in line with first-class undergraduate education standards. Guided by Engineering Education Accreditation requirements and informed by seven years of practical experiences, the program has been continuously improved, resulting in remarkable achievements in undergraduate education. This paper outlines the revision and practical achievements of the education program.

Key words: Polymer Materials and Engineering, Education program, Basic chemistry course, Engineering Education Accreditation