mineral deposit science is an important part of the earth science education system, and its teaching and research work is of great significance to the cultivation of high-quality geological talents and the sustainable development of national economic construction. The factors and contents of the comparative method in the teaching of this course are very rich. Therefore, the author chooses the comparative teaching method in the actual teaching, which not only deepens the students' understanding and memory of knowledge, but also stimulates the students' Thinking on the problems, enhances the interest in learning and improves the teaching quality.