Aiming at the problems existing in the curriculum ideological and political construction of the professional elementary courses in local application-oriented undergraduate universities，this paper makes a case study of the theoretical mechanics course with engineering characteristics of the civil engineering specialty to explore and practice the path of curriculum ideological and political construction.  Focusing on the cultivation of highly skilled talent，the ideological and political elements are divided into three dimensions and seven categories in the process of practice，and multiple cases are illustrated.  In order to provide reference for the teachers engaged in basic mechanics teaching in local application-oriented undergraduate universities，the teaching means and methods are innovated，and the curriculum ideological and political education are extended in overall aspects in the teaching process.

curriculum ideological and political education, local application-oriented undergraduate universities, theoretical mechanics course, civil engineering