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Many courses will have laboratory and tutorial sessions in addition to lectures. In general, labs and tutorials will have many sections offered at different days and times and you will be given a choice of which to attend. The class size will also be smaller as a result.

Laboratory sections are offered in science courses and consist of demonstrations and hands-on exercises. You may be required to work individually, with a partner or in a group. A lab manual that outlines the experiments and step-by-step procedures will usually be provided. In some labs you will have ample time to finish your work, while in others every second will count. So make sure to read the lab manual and prepare well in advance.

The format of tutorials will vary depending on the course. In courses like physics and mathematics where extensive problem solving is required, tutorials may consist of question-and-answer sessions where you can get help with your homework. Quizzes may also be given during these sessions. At other times tutorials will be similar to lectures, with a professor or teaching assistant elaborating a certain topic; however, due to the smaller class size there will be a greater focus on class interaction and more opportunities to ask questions.