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 - download this from the Assignment cover sheets section on this page of the Student learning website. Students will also be required to submit their assessments electronically, to Turnitin (on LMS), a plagiarism detector.
Late submissions and requests for special consideration should be accompanied by an Application for Special Consideration Form - download this from the University website - Forms.
More Zoology
If you enjoy zoology you can study Australian Fauna and Ecology (with most practicals run in the University's nature reserves) and Comparative Vertebrate Morphology and Physiology in second year. In third year you can choose topics according to interest; these include Behavioural Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Freshwater Biology, Coastal Marine Ecology, Muscle Physiology, and week-long field courses to the Victorian Mallee and to Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
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.