Abstract: The practical elements were introduced into the microbiology teaching for servicing on the training of applied type and compound talent with comprehensive knowledge, qualities, and ability in this study, and the self evaluation of students and the assessment of teachers were used to evaluate the students′ learning effect of this introduction. The results indicated that the students were generally considered that these practical element can improve their learning ability and practical ability, but not all the practical elements are suitable for all students. We should teach students in accordance with their aptitude, and guide the interested-based students to take part in scientific and technological innovation and microbiology experiment skills competition, and encourage the task-based students take part in all kinds of microbiology experimental skills when they finish their daily experiment, practice and project-driven homework, and facilitate unwillingness-based students to do well on their basic practical leaning tasks, such as daily experiment, practice and project-driven homework.

Key words: application oriented engineering institute, microbiology teaching, practical elements