FIT1060 Human understanding and AI navigation
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1060 Human understanding and AI navigation is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before FIT1060
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After FIT1060
2 units list FIT1060 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Human Understanding & AI Navigation introduces you to the foundations of human‑centred computing, and the skills and knowledge needed to design and work effectively in an AI-integrated world.
You will learn how humans experience technology, how human needs shape digital systems, and why approaches centering the human are essential for creating solutions that genuinely work for diverse communities. You will also build confidence in working with AI as a tool while maintaining strong human agency.
Through hands‑on, collaborative activities and design‑thinking approaches, you will strengthen complex problem‑solving capabilities and develop an innovation mindset required to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Building these capabilities will prepare you to thrive in tech roles where problems are complex, teams are diverse, and solutions must be grounded in real human contexts.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment 1 - In-class testQuiz / Test20%
- Assignment 2 - Applied ParticipationExercise10%
- Assignment 3Written30%
- Assignment 4Project40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify how digital technologies and AI-enabled systems can affect people, communities and society, recognising opportunities to support inclusion, accessibility, sustainability and social good;
- 2
Communicate human needs, design ideas, evidence and AI-assisted work clearly using appropriate written, verbal and visual forms for peers and project stakeholders;
- 3
Collaborate effectively in diverse teams by contributing to shared activities, coordinating simple tasks, listening to others and responding constructively to feedback;
- 4
Apply introductory human-centred design practices to explore user needs, generate design ideas, document design choices and develop simple design artefacts for digital or AI-integrated systems;
- 5
Observe how people interact with digital or AI-enabled technologies, identifying basic usability issues and opportunities to improve user experience;
- 6
Gather and interpret feedback on simple digital or AI-enabled designs, using human-centred evaluation methods to explain how evidence can inform improvement.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops18 hours
- Applied sessions30 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes of this unit is 144 hours per semester comprising a mixture of scheduled face to face learning activities (2 hours workshop and 2 hours applied classes per week) and independent study.
Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Where it fits
FIT1060 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Pamela Spink
- Chief Examiners
- Sanaz Nikfalazar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1060?
FIT1060 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after FIT1060?
FIT1060 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including FIT2175 and FIT3200.
When is FIT1060 offered?
In 2027, FIT1060 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1060?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1060 have an exam?
No. FIT1060 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include FIT1060?
FIT1060 is part of Human computer interaction and Software development.