CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I (CRN: 93433)

at Cañada College for Fall 2025

Course Information

Introduction to the chemistry of hydrocarbons with emphasis on structure and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and conjugated systems. Mechanisms, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are an integral part of the course. Basic synthesis, separation, purification and spectroscopic techniques are introduced in the laboratory. Designed as the first semester of a one-year organic chemistry sequence.


Lecture hours/semester: 48-54

Lab hours/semester: 96-108

Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: CHEM 220

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100.

C-ID: CHEM 150; CHEM 160S (both CHEM 231 + 232)

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 5

Department: Chemistry

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Sol Parajon Puenzo08/14 - 12/044:40pm-5:55pmT, Th180213LALecture and/or Discussion
Sol Parajon Puenzo08/14 - 12/046:10pm-9:00pmT, Th180311LALaboratory/Studio/Activity
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddAugust 26, 2025
Last day to drop with a refundAugust 26, 2025
Last Day to drop without W GradeSeptember 1, 2025
Last Day to drop with W GradeNovember 12, 2025