CHEM 1119 Honors Modern Chemistry Laboratory I

Laboratory required for all students enrolled in CHEM1117. This laboratory course stresses discovery-based experiments. It uses state-of-the-art instrumentation to illustrate the principles discussed in CHEM1117-1118 and introduces students to techniques used in modern chemical research. One three-hour period per week.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.43 / 5 · Very Good
155 responses
Instructor rating
4.81 / 5 · Excellent
155 responses
Terms evaluated
5
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Allison Young4.54.84.74.44.44.54.54.84–6 hrs/week26 of 27
Fall 2024Allison Young4.54.94.84.74.74.84.74.94–6 hrs/week29 of 30
Fall 2023Allison Young—————————35 of 37
Fall 2022Allison Young4.54.84.84.64.74.64.65.04–6 hrs/week37 of 37
Fall 2021Allison Young4.34.94.64.64.74.64.75.04–6 hrs/week28 of 39

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Allison Young
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.81/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Allison Young · Merkert Chemistry Center 120 M 01:00PM-04:00PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Allison Young · Merkert Chemistry Center 120 M 05:30PM-08:30PM · Offered