Metal materials play an important role in economic construction as a very common material. Direction of metal material is an urgent one for the development of Materials Science and Engineering specialty in our institute. “Metallurgy and Heat Treatment Theory”is an important professional foundational course for the direction of metal materials. By analyzing the problems in the teaching and combining the features of the course, we propose suggestions in the reforms of teaching content, teaching methods and assessment methods. Especially, we adopt the teaching methods of joint guidance for school and firms to explore and cultivate innovative and technical talents.