CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Open Study: Spring / Summer

Faculty of Science

The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.

No syllabi

Winter Term 2026

Lectures

Section Capacity Class times Login to view Instructor(s) and Location
LECTURE B1
(84567)
300
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (MWF)
14:00 - 14:50
LECTURE B2
(84568)
252
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
11:00 - 12:20
LECTURE B3
(84569)
213
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
12:30 - 13:50
LECTURE EB1
(89086)
10
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (MWF)
14:00 - 14:50

Labs

Section Capacity Class times Login to view Instructor(s) and Location
LAB EG1
(89087)
10
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB F1
(84570)
120
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (T)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB G1
(84571)
86
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB H1
(84572)
100
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (W)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB J1
(84573)
80
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB K1
(84574)
120
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (R)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB L1
(84575)
100
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB M1
(84576)
60
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (F)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB N1
(84577)
100
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (F)
14:00 - 16:50