Teaching

Courses

I teach undergraduate courses for the MBM (MIND, Brain, Machine) program at Tsinghua University. This interdisciplinary program is designed similar to MIT's curriculum, integrating neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence.

MBM 301UndergraduateFall

Advanced Brain

Advanced course on brain science covering neural mechanisms, cognitive processes, and their applications in understanding mental health and behavior.

Topics Covered

  • Neural circuits and systems
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Brain imaging techniques
  • Clinical applications

Instructors

Chao Xie
MBM 302UndergraduateSpring

Advanced MIND

In-depth exploration of mind and cognition, focusing on computational models and theoretical frameworks for understanding mental processes.

Topics Covered

  • Computational modeling of mind
  • Cognitive architectures
  • Decision-making processes
  • Mental representations

Instructors

Fei WangJinyuan LiuChao Xie
MBM 201UndergraduateFall

Introduction to Brain

Foundational course introducing brain structure, function, and basic principles of neuroscience for undergraduate students.

Topics Covered

  • Brain anatomy and organization
  • Neurons and synapses
  • Sensory and motor systems
  • Introduction to neuroimaging

Instructors

Jia LiuKai DuChao Xie
MBM 202UndergraduateSpring

Introduction to Brain Methods

Practical course on experimental methods and techniques used in brain research, including imaging, electrophysiology, and data analysis.

Topics Covered

  • Experimental design
  • fMRI and EEG methods
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Statistical approaches

Instructors

Jia LiuZhi LuChao Xie

Guest Lectures & Seminars

I regularly give guest lectures and seminars at universities and research institutions. Topics include computational psychiatry, neuroimaging methods, and AI applications in mental health. Please contact me to inquire about availability.