Human Factors for Interaction Design (11054.1)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Human Factors for Interaction Design
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
Online self-paced
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit introduces students to core concepts of interaction design with specific focus on human factors. It allows students to examine physical, cognitive, cultural and social factors related to the target user groups, and its affect on users' behaviour and design solutions.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify and critique how physical, cognitive, cultural and social factors of target user groups affect their behaviour;
2. Apply empirical research methods and methodologies to investigate the human factors behind the term 'user'; and
3. Gain in-depth knowledge of fundamental concepts, theories and principles related to human factors as it applies to designing interactive artefacts.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 On-campus Dr Raghavendra Gudur
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025 Online self-paced Dr Raghavendra Gudur
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr Raghavendra Gudur
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online self-paced Dr Raghavendra Gudur
Not available

Required texts

Unit readings will be available on UC Learn.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

Resubmission
This unit has substantial opportunities for feedback and self-assessment, so students who have fully participated in the unit activities are unlikely to fail. In some cases, resubmission of a failed assignment will be possible if the assessment item can feasibly be brought up to a pass level.  A typical example might be an assignment that fails due to a missing component that can readily be supplied in a resubmission. The maximum grade for a resubmitted assessment item is 50%. Resubmissions are given at the discretion of the unit convenor and must be applied for in writing (via email) within one week of the assessment grade being released.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

In design, the interpretation of the assessment brief is very important. Students must understand the intentions behind the assessment requirements, and they must ensure they have interpreted them correctly. A key method of ensuring this is through timely feedback from the tutor. Students may not get the desired grade if they fail to understand fully or misinterpret the assessment brief's requirements.

Inclusion and engagement

-

Participation requirements

Research has established a strong correlation between engagement and success in higher education. With this in mind, we encourage you to actively participate in all online module activities to enhance your learning opportunities. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, no mandatory attendance is required. 

Required IT skills

Students are expected to possess a sound computer literacy. A fundamental familiarity with design software is beneficial. 

In-unit costs

Some projects may incur material and building costs depending on the scope and scale of the project.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None