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Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I CHEM 281 (4)

Equips students with an understanding of the structure, stereochemistry, and reactivity of carbon-based (organic) molecules. Emphasis is placed on structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopic methods used to understand and analyze organic compounds. The laboratory component focuses on purification and analytical methods for organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 180. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA03 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA05 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA07 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB05 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB07 Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LE01 TBD