Abstract: Guided by the “profoundness-innovation-challenging” educational philosophy, the Department of Macromolecular Science at Fudan University has developed the “Fudan Approach” for cultivating high-quality, interdisciplinary talent through years of teaching practice. The course “Synthesis of Polymers for a Better World” serves as a pivotal component in the undergraduate curriculum, effectively bridging foundational and advanced knowledge while integrating educational resources. Conducted entirely in English, the course employs a combination of diversified assessment methods and flipped classroom pedagogy to systematically introduce fundamental principles of polymer chemistry and materials science, creating a seamless transition between organic chemistry and polymer chemistry courses. The curriculum incorporates essential academic skill training, including literature research, scientific software applications, technical writing, and presentation techniques, preparing students for research careers. Additionally, enterprise visits and engineer lectures broaden students’ industrial perspectives. By innovatively implementing an integrated “science-technology-engineering” pedagogical framework, this course provides novel insights for cultivating polymer science and engineering professionals in China.

Key words: Polymer discipline, Profoundness-innovation-challenging, Research-oriented education, Flipped classroom, Socialized learning