CHEM 8BOrganic Chemistry
Introduction to organic chemistry, with an emphasis on reactivity and synthesis of organic compounds.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 8A.
- If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message:
- UCSC Students - email your proof of prerequisite material to chemistryadvising@ucsc.edu for approval. To take both CHEM 8A and 8B this summer, add both to your cart and enroll at the same time to avoid errors. If you are already in 8A and can't add 8B, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number.
- If you are taking CHEM 8A in Session 1, add both 8A and 8B to your cart and enroll at the same time to avoid errors. If you are already in 8A and can't add 8B, email summer@ucsc.edu for a permission number.
- Visiting Students - prerequisite review is waived in summer.
- From the Instructor: All course materials will be provided on Canvas. A course "Reader" with the instructor's class note templates will be available digitally on Canvas and printed copy available for order approx. 2 weeks before class starts. Inclusive Access: This course uses an e-text [Karty, J. Organic Chemistry, 3rd edition] that is accessible through Canvas, once published. This is automatically charged to the student account, unless you "opt out." Enrollment in the associated discussion is mandatory.
- Enrollment in the associated discussion is mandatory.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Kresge Acad 3105 | S. M. Mckinnie | Open 0/500 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:00pm–3:30pm | Sci & Engr Library 206 | C. M. Binder | Open 56/90 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Kresge Acad 3105 | A. Sizemore | Open 329/453 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Kresge Acad 3105 | S. M. Mckinnie | Open 495/570 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun McKinnie | 4.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 96% | 23 |
| Caitlin Binder | 4.3 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 93% | 76 |
| Anne Sizemore | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 56 |
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