CHEM 3CLGeneral Chemistry Lab
The second in the general chemistry series, course focuses on science skills building with an emphasis on the general chemistry lab setting. Provides an introduction to important concepts and practices related to lab safety, fundamental experimental techniques, chemical handling, waste disposal, data collection/analysis, scientific writing/communication, and small-group collaboration. Coursework includes in-person lab experiments/work as well as asynchronous assignments to be completed in Canvas and Webassign.
Prerequisite(s): completion of CHEM 3A and CHEM 3B; prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 3C or CHEM 1C.
- This class is ONLY for students who passed the old CHEM 3C (prior to fall 2026) but did not successfully complete CHEM 3CL. If you have not successfully passed CHEM 3C previously, do not register for this class.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/150 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | A. A. Eroy-Reveles | Open 5/54 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | J. L. Barnett | Open 52/54 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | C. M. Brison | Open 692/699 |
| 02 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | A. R. Johnston | Open 35/36 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 149/154 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | TBA | TBD In Person | J. L. Barnett | Open 426/432 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Barnett | 2.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 0% | 1 |
| Caileen Brison | 4.0 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 76% | 45 |
| Anna Johnston | 4.8 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 100% | 15 |
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