Abstract: With the rapid development of China's economy and science and technology, various industries in China have developed rapidly. At the same time, society's ability to operate and practice college students has gradually increased. Therefore, while cultivating students 'theoretical knowledge, schools should also cultivate the students' hands-on ability to meet the social requirements of students. This article will detail the teaching reform methods and measures of "Sensors and Detection Technology", so as to cultivate students' engineering application ability.

Key words: Cultivating engineering application ability, Sensors and detection technology, Teaching reform methods and measures