CHEM 2315 — Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry Majors
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Reviews the basics of bonding and thermodynamics of organic compounds as well as conformational and stereochemical considerations. Presents the structure, nomenclature, and reactivity of hydrocarbons and their functional derivatives. Highlights key reaction mechanisms, providing an introduction to the methodology of organic synthesis.
Prerequisites
Corequisites (same term)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 20 | 36 | 56% | 16.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 39 | 40 | 98% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 23 | 40 | 57% | 17.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 76% · T 24% · W 76% · Th 76% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (76% of sections), T (24% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Oyindasola Oyelaran (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
CHEM 2313, CHEM 2317, CHEM 2321, CHEM 2326, PHSC 5910
Courses that list CHEM 2315 in their prerequisites.
Links
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