Abstract: Based on the preliminary curriculum reform results of Hydrobiology for water environmental monitoring and protecting major, using the scientific research results achieved by offshore field surveys, sampling, photomicrography and laboratory analysis for years, in-depth reform was made on the basic theories and experimental teaching content arrangement of Hydrobiology curriculum. After in-depth reform, a solid foundation was laid for optimizing the curriculum system of water environmental monitoring and protecting major, the knowledge structure of students was broadened, and further studies and employment channels of students were also increased.

Key words: water environmental monitoring and protecting major, Hydrobiology curriculum, in-depth reform