CHEM2231

Organic Chemistry I

Name: Organic Chemistry I
Rating: 3.56 (1689 reviews)

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

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

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 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Holly L Deak
Fall 2026
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
Holly Deak
Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.58/5
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 L Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
Section 07
Fall 2026 · Holly L Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 127 Tu 05:00PM-05:50PM · Offered
Section 08
Fall 2026 · Holly L Deak · 245 Beacon Street Room 125A W 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
Section 09
Fall 2026 · Holly L Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 F 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
Section 10
Fall 2026 · Holly L Deak · Merkert Chemistry Center 130 F 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
Section 11
Fall 2026 · Holly L 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