Presented is a report of the American Chemical Society's Polymer Core Course Committee. Includes committee activities, list of eight objectives (such as determining general course topics, evaluating available texts), and a discussion of how several of these objectives were accomplished. (JN)

Lists polymer chemistry topics and depth of topics to be covered in general chemistry courses. Also lists topics using polymers as tools for delivering necessary concepts, discussing 11 topic areas. List of readings, information on textbook evaluation, and illustrative examination questions are included. (JN)