UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

FIT2112 Deep learning

Faculty of Information Technology

FIT2112 Deep learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs FIT1061 and FIT1008 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Not offered

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

Deep learning (DL) has been a driving force behind modern Artificial Intelligence. The remarkable success of DL in various applications has garnered significant attention and made it a highly sought-after skill across numerous industries. This unit will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of deep learning theory within the broader context of machine learning. Additionally, you will acquire practical skills to apply DL to real-world applications across a range of AI cognitive tasks, such as image and object recognition in computer vision and text classification using deep neural embeddings. The learning activities will focus on fundamental DL concepts, including neural networks (NN), convolutional NN, backpropagation, optimisation for deep learning, adversarial robustness, attention mechanism and transformers.

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for FIT2112.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Describe basic and advanced concepts of deep learning;

  2. 2

    Analyse what makes deep learning work or fail, and critique where it should be applied;

  3. 3

    Explain the fundamental elements of deep learning;

  4. 4

    Construct deep neural networks, convolutional NNs, RNNs, and Transformers and apply different strategies for training them.

Where it fits

FIT2112 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Vishnu Monn

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for FIT2112?

You need FIT1061 and FIT1008 before you enrol.

What can I take after FIT2112?

FIT2112 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3191.

When is FIT2112 offered?

FIT2112 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

Which majors and minors include FIT2112?

FIT2112 is part of Artificial intelligence.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Information Technology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20262027