Abstract: The MCU course is one of the main courses of mechanical major in Hunan Agricultural University，which features are strong practicality，comprehensiveness and applicability.Main problems of MCU course teaching in machine design，manufacture and automation speciality in Hunan Agricultural University were analyzed.Task-driving teaching method was proposed，and task teaching module was designed.Practice results showed that the teaching effect of task-driving teaching were better than effects of traditional teaching mode.Task-driving teaching method in MCU course was valuable to furtherly spread.