Current students
Getting started
Students should attend all lectures where possible and always attend the first lecture of a new module. All practical classes are compulsory. Online material for each subject is available from the Learning Management System (LMS). Logon with your User Name and Password as given on your Statement of Account. For logon help and LMS help, see the LMS Student help website or contact the Computer Study Hall (T: 1300 786 535). To keep in contact with your subject teachers, make sure you regularly check your LMS announcements and your official University email address (studentname@students.latrobe.edu.au).
Assessment information
All written assessment tasks must include a completed Statement of Authorship form, which can be downloaded from the Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism section of the La Trobe Student Learning website. Students may also be required to submit their assessments electronically, to Turnitin (on LMS), a plagiarism detector.
Please check individual subject outlines (on LMS) and/or the practical manual for information regarding penalties for late submission of assessments.
For information on requests for special consideration see the quick link 'Faculty info and resources' on the right of this page to take you to the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering website section on matters affecting your assessment.
More Zoology
Can't decide what subjects to choose in second and third year? Visit our suggestions page for students with a particular interest in Zoology
Language and academic skills
Tuition in study skills, essay and report writing and examination preparation are freely available for all students from the staff of the Language and Academic Skills units. Visit the Student Learning website for Unit location and contact information for all campuses.
Insurance
Students are automatically covered by the University's personal accident policy when on approved field trips and outside placements which are required for their subject or course. Visit the Insurance Office website for contacts or further information about La Trobe's insurance policy.