CHEM 313LInorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1
- Units
- 0.25
- Faculty
- Science
- Subject
- Chemistry
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Introduction to synthetic inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
- Enrolled in H-Chemistry, JH-Chemistry, H-Chemistry - Computational Specialization, or H-Medicinal Chemistry
Corequisites
- Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
- CHEM212 - Structure and Bonding (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB 001 | 6724 | 0 / 24 | Th 14:30–17:20 |
| LAB 002 | 6816 | 0 / 24 | F 14:30–17:20 |
| LAB 701 | 2509 | 39 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
89% liked it95% easy80% useful
From 9 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Lots of group work. A lot of your grade is based on participation but as long as you read the little preamble on learn you will be more than fine.
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Easily one of the most enjoyable and relaxed chem lab courses I’ve taken. This inorganic lab 1 is super chill compared to the grind of organic, phys chem, or analytical labs. The experiments were straightforward, the workload was manageable, and honestly — who doesn’t love playing with liquid nitrogen?
Howard’s intro theory sessions were a highlight — clear, concise, and actually fun. If you're looking for a chem lab that’s educational but not overwhelming, this is the one.
Highly recommend for anyone who wants a fun, low-stress lab experience that still teaches you solid inorganic techniques.Apr 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
The experiments were pretty fun and interesting. The course had 6 experiments (60%), and required a semi-formal report for each. There was also a short-answer exam at the end (worth 40%). The reports were kind of time-consuming. I took this course simultaneously with CHEM 212, so I didn't really have any background knowledge about the material, which caused me to have to spend a lot of time researching for the reports. Depending on the TA's the reports were marked quite fairly and it was not that hard to do well on them. The exam was also quite easy.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
5 posts and comments in 5 threads mention CHEM 313L, December 2012 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 2021
One more year to graduate - suggestions for courses to take? 5 points, 10 comments
“I'm a Chem student that's taken like, 99% of the courses I need to graduate. Next Fall/Winter I'm planning to take it relatively easy before I graduate, and will be doing my 494's, as well as 313L - …”
u/ferretsangle: “Hii!! Do you already have your Chem requirements? These chem courses are really easy, enjoyable, and I would take as an elective regardless of your chem credits. …”
u/darkenedzone: “I do! Everything except for Chem 313L and my 494's! Thanks for all of the suggestions, that's super helpful! Especially along with everyone else's, I certainly won't have any shortage of choices!”
Fall 2020
CHEM 313L 2 points, 1 comment
u/Nice_Raccoon_4753: “How were the 313 experiments? since its covid no lab partners so there's in-person and online option so are the experiments easy to do alone? hows the marking?”
Winter 2019
A story about CHEM313L Experiment 5 21 points, 3 comments
u/uwaterbottle: “… inhaled), but I want to share with you nothing but a cautionary tale about the horrors of CHEM 313L Experiment 5: The synthesis of ferrocene. &x200B; We got to the lab, excited and hopeful, ready to begin our lab in a familiar room with a familiar TA. …”
Fall 2018
CHEM 340, CHEM 313L 0 points, 2 comments
u/DukeDick98: “Is CHEM 340 with Jake Fisher similar to CHEM 140 where it's a weekly 1 hr lecture followed by 3 hr lab? Or different format? Also, is CHEM 313L a 3 hour lab or 6 hour lab? It's only 0.25 credit but I've heard different people saying different things”
Fall 2012
What courses are you taking next semester? 10 points, 107 comments
“Now that exams are finally over, we can starting thinking about the Winter 2013 semester. What courses will you be taking? Any that you're anticipating and/or dreading?”
u/Bipolar_Chemist: “CHEM 360/360L: Organic Chemistry 3 and Senior Organic Chem Lab CHEM 313: Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 350: Kinetics CHEM 340: Computational Chemistry CHEM 313L: Inorganic Chemistry Lab 2”
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