CHEM 2231 Organic Chemistry I

An introduction to the chemistry, properties, and uses of organic compounds. The correlation of structure with properties, reaction mechanisms, and the modern approach to structural and synthetic problems are stressed throughout. In the laboratory, the aim is acquisition of sound experimental techniques through the synthesis of selected compounds.

Course overview

Department
Chemistry
School
MCAS
Credits
0
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
CHEM1110 or CHEM1012
Corequisites
CHEM2233

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Environmental Geoscience B.S.: (C) Electives: approved non-EESC courses (up to 6 credits of the 18 elective credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Geological Sciences B.S.: (C) Electives: approved non-EESC courses (up to 6 credits of the 19 elective credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biochemistry B.S.: CHEM2231 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM2233 Laboratory (or CHEM2241 and CHEM2243) (4 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Chemistry corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.S.: Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
  • Chemistry B.S.: Two semesters of organic chemistry lecture and laboratory (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.56 / 5

Based on 1,689 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Holly Deak
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.58/5
  • Marc Snapper
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.39/5
  • Xiao-Xiang Zhang
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 2.79/5
  • Annabelle Dalzon
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.81/5
  • Anthony Tristani
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.72/5
  • Clare Golden
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.81/5
  • Daniel Pacella
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.82/5
  • Elton Kativhu
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.93/5
  • Hannah Robichaud
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.15/5
  • Henry Hoa Dinh
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.60/5
  • Jared Pratt
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.13/5
  • Jennifer Lapoff
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.00/5
  • John Holmgren
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.39/5
  • Lorenzo Battistoni
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.15/5
  • Mariah Tedder
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.56/5
  • Paul Lee
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.40/5
  • Sarah Sinise
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.55/5
  • Shawn Ng
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.71/5
  • Trevor Kubenik
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.55/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Xiao-Xiang Zhang · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Xiao-Xiang Zhang · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 M 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Xiao-Xiang Zhang · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 M 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Xiao-Xiang Zhang · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 W 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Xiao-Xiang Zhang · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 W 05:00PM-05:50PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 Tu 05:00PM-05:50PM · Offered
  • Section 08
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · 245 Beacon Street Room 125A W 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 09
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 F 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 10
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 F 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 11
    Fall 2026 · Holly Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 12
    Fall 2026 · Marc Snapper · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 13
    Fall 2026 · Marc Snapper · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 M 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered
  • Section 14
    Fall 2026 · Marc Snapper · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 M 05:00PM-05:50PM · Offered
  • Section 15
    Fall 2026 · Marc Snapper · 245 Beacon Street Room 125 Th 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 16
    Fall 2026 · Marc Snapper · 245 Beacon Street Room 125 Th 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered