Introduction -- Step-growth for polymerization -- Free radical addition polymerization -- Ionic polymerization -- Copolymerization -- Polymer stereochemistry -- Polymerization reactions initiated by metal catalysts and transfer reactions -- Polymers in solution -- Polymer characterization-molar masses -- Polymer characterization-chain dimensions and structures -- The crystalline state -- The amorphous state -- Mechanical properties -- The elastomeric state -- Structure- property relations -- Polymer liquid crystals -- Polymers for the electronics industry