The function of MATLAB programming in teaching for Fundaments of Control Engineering is introduced in this paper. The problems existing in the course of Fundamentals of Control Engineering were analyzed, and the ways of using MATLAB software to assist teaching in the course were also analyzed and discussed, meanwhile the application of MATLAB software in Fundamentals of Control Engineering was introduced by some specific examples. By using the innovative teaching methods with practice, practicing on the computer and writing programs in person, hoping that students can better understand this course.