Spring 2026 - CHEM 286 LA06
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2)
Class Number: 5798
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Uwe Kreis
ukreis@sfu.ca
778-782-5606
Office: SSB 8144
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Prerequisites:
CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 282 or 283.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Laboratory work chosen to complement the lecture course. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.
Mode of Teaching:
4 lab hours/week
Laboratory: In-person at Burnaby campus
General Course Description:
The use of modern laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. The laboratory work has been chosen to complement Chem 282/283.
| Experiment | Topic | |
| 1 | Check-in and Identification of Unknowns | |
| 2 | Synthesis of Lidocane | |
| 3 | Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution | |
| 4 | Grignard (or Wittig) Reaction and Diels Alder | |
| 5 | Aldol Condensation | |
| 6 | Enamine Reaction | |
| 7 | Synthesis of Sulcatol | |
| 8 | Theoretical and Practical In-term Exams with: Practical Exam and Theoretical Assignments | |
| 9 | Team Projects |
Grading
- Lab Reports & Pre-Lab 60%
- Technique & Lab Journal 15%
- Practical Exam and Theory Assignments 15%
- Team Project 10%
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Prerequisites: CHEM 281, or CHEM 280 plus CHEM 285, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisites: CHEM 282 or 283.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Required Materials:
- Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles.
RECOMMENDED READING:
James W. Zubrick. The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual: A Student's Guide to Techniques. 11th edition, 2020. Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: 9781119608554
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
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.