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Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - CHEM 236W LA02

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (3)

Class Number: 1626

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 126 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 230.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A laboratory course complementing CHEM 230 with an emphasis on scientific writing, that is focused on developing fundamental inorganic chemistry laboratory skills and characterization techniques. Students prepare main-group and transition-metal compounds and analyze them using infrared and ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, magnetic susceptibility, melting-point determination, and conductance measurements. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Mode of Teaching:
1 tutorial hour/week; 4 lab hours/week
Laboratory: In-Person, Burnaby Campus
Tutorial: In-Person, Burnaby Campus

Writing Intensive Course: An emphasis will be placed on writing in chemistry with a focus on keeping a laboratory notebook and writing formal laboratory reports.


Note: Other labs may be introduced.

Grading

  • Lab Results, Reports, Assignments & Technique 70%
  • Quizzes, Project or Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Attendance of In-Person Laboratory Sessions: It is mandatory for students to attend all in-person laboratory sessions. If you are unable to attend an in-person laboratory session due to illness, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required Materials:

  • Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory in Chemistry for all laboratory sessions.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.