CHEM 310Transition Element Compounds and Inorganic Materials
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Science
- Subject
- Chemistry
When it runs
- F24
- W25
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- W26
- S26
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- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
The inorganic, organic, and solid state chemistry of the d-block elements. The structure and physical properties of co-ordination compounds and transition metal containing solids. The role of transition metal organometallics in catalysis.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- CHEM212 - Structure and Bonding (0.50)
- Enrolled in an Honours program
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 7308 | 51 / 80 | MWF 12:30–13:20 |
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
24 posts and comments in 19 threads mention CHEM 310, December 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2024
CHEM 313 or CHEM 310 ? 6 points, 9 comments
u/gangbanger69: “I absolutely hate every inorganic class . But out of these which one is easier ? I cant afford to fail another inorganic class .”
u/lichking786: “Do not even consider chem 310 if Linda is teaching it. Im in the course this term and we are going into the final with a 44% failing class average. There was no semblance was organization for this course. Even the prof doesnt know what she wants us to know out of this course.”
u/HeadBreak2610: “Inorgo has always been difficult for me very much more than Orgo. I am wrapping up 313 with the final tomorrow and want to do 310 as transition metals sound cool but it’s taught by Dr Linda. …”
u/gangbanger69: “LOL bro I made this post 5 years ago . From what I can recall I took 212 and 313. Not chem 310. Wish you the best of luck though”
Fall 2021
Chem 310 or 313 0 points, 2 comments
u/Accomplished_Tree657: “To people who have done one or both courses, Which one is easier? I can't find any current info online and just want to take the easier one of the two since I think they may be somewhat similar (both inorganic based at least)”
Anyone else get royally fucked by CHEM 310 midterm today? 4 points, 2 comments
u/JohnDixion: “bit of a rant but I would like to express how anally I got from that midterm. Probably because half of it was review from 212 which already puts us at a disadvantage because Kleinke skipped over half the shit but the new material was pretty challenging too. …”
Spring 2021
Chem 310 vs Chem 313 2 points, 4 comments
u/hofornickmiller: “I was originally going to take chem 313 in the winter but I really want more in-person classes because online is brutal and they’re offering 310 not 313. Should I take it instead of 313 or is 313 easier? Thank you peeps P.S. Laura Deakin is teaching it in the fall”
Fall 2020
CHEM 310 2 points, 1 comment
u/Much_Translator_4793: “Anyone taking CHEM 310 this term?”
Spring 2020
Honors Sciences + Minor 0 points, 4 comments
u/TheEarlyGreat: “… I will study CHEM 209, 212, 220, 221, 240, 310, 313, 383, 360, 356, 323, 404 and 464. As well as 2 courses of biology and 5 electives. …”
What are your top 5 courses at Waterloo? 29 points, 43 comments
“After 3 years of this place, these were my favourite courses that I found (no particular order): CS 341 CS 251 MATH 135 MATH 239 ENGL 332 (Comics) I liked CS 341, MATH 135, and MATH 239 because they …”
u/smoothestpebble: “Chem 340, Chem 400 (thermodynamics 2), Chem 400 (computational chemistry), Chem 310 L and special mention to CS 370 because I thought it was tricky but I really learned a lot.”
Fall 2019
[THREAD FOR UPDATING WHICH COURSE RELEASED MARKS] 8 points, 15 comments
u/Thefanciestnoodle: “Chem 310 L Chem 237”
Is chem310 really useful for chem310L? 3 points, 0 comments
u/shoe_horn98: “Got an override to take 310L without needing 310 as a coreq 😎😎😎 how screwed am I 😎😎😎”
CHEM 310 and 310L?? 6 points, 1 comment
u/goosie_pie: “Has anyone taken chem 310 with Sonny Lee? I took chem 212 with Sony and it was horrible. I'm hearing rumours from ppl that chem 310 is easier than chem 212, but I doubt that it will be easier with Sony Lee.. Does Sony Lee make chem 310 as difficult as chem 212? …”
u/mabramov: “I was the TA for Chem 310 last year when Nazar taught it and I talk with Sonny Lee frequently. During undergrad I had 212 with Sonny and 310 with Linda. Maybe I can provide some help. If you understood 212, you won't find 310 to be overly difficult. …”
u/goosie_pie: “I really appreciate your your comment. I got 50 in Chem 212 so I'm not sure if I can handle 310.. your feedback on Chem 310 and Chem 310L helped a lot thanks!”
Spring 2019
Chances of getting into a Chem/Bio masters Program? 8 points, 5 comments
“I just finished my 3A term in biochem and my grades in University so far have been kinda shit tbh. I know for masters they look at your third and fourth year grades and I managed to get a couple 80s …”
u/gangbanger69: “Shit same. Chem 212 i barely passed man and I probably will get fucked by chem 313 or chem 310 man. I kinda regret doing chemistry here since it's so damn hard 😢”
Fall 2018
Marks not out thread 35 points, 57 comments
“What are you guys waiting on”
u/SpaceBuilder: “Chem 310 Shitshow of a course I hope I passed”
u/lichking786: “Chem 310 and phys 358”
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