CHEM 360Organic Chemistry 3
- Units
- 0.50
- 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, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Enolate alkylation, condensation, conjugate addition, and pericyclic reactions. FMO theory, organometallics, and transition metal-catalyzed C-C bond formation.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- CHEM265 - Organic Chemistry 2 (0.50)
- Enrolled in an Honours program
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6664 | 0 / 90 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 701 | 2496 | 60 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
72% liked it27% easy94% useful
From 25 ratings and 11 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
An intro into enolate chemistry, transition metal chemistry and Diels-alder type chemistry. There weren't very many assignments or practice, especially for transition metal chemistry. A lot of it made intuitive sense though which was helpful,
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If you find yourself struggling with a mechanism on the MT just believe in the intermediates who believes in you :skull:
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Definitely important if you want to peruse organic Chemistry. Very different to both O CHEM 1 and 2. 264 focuses on the mechanics behind organic-chem, Organic 2 focuses on Spectroscopy and a shit ton of reactions.
O CHEM 3 however starts of with a continuation of carbonyl chemistry, the next component was on Pericycles which is explained using MO theory that in chemistry we typically learn in Chem 212. Finally we dive into organometallics which we used as reagents in rxns which we used in 265.
It has a good balance and doesn’t only focus on arrow pushing, which is excellent since organic chemistry can’t be explained only that way!!!
Many people who are not used to that style of thinking…Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
This course dives into advanced topics like enolate alkylation, condensation, conjugate addition, and pericyclic reactions. It also introduces FMO theory, organometallics, and transition metal-catalyzed C–C bond formation.
Compared to the earlier o CHEM courses, I genuinely enjoyed this one much more. Organometallics and pericyclics introduce a whole new way of thinking — with just the right sprinkle of MO theory borrowed from inorganic. It felt like a bridge between mechanistic logic and molecular orbital insight, which made the material super engaging.
Fillion was a clear and structured lecturer, and he explained concepts well during class. That said, he wasn't the most accessible…Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
The content itself was easy compared to the first two orgo classes, but when you factor in the professor, it becomes significantly harder as you might find that you have to teach the course to yourself. Fun fun fun.
Oct 2018 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
25 posts and comments in 19 threads mention CHEM 360, November 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.
Spring 2024
Can I do Orgo after CHEM 266/267 1 point, 2 comments
u/Salmon102003: “… I really love doing Orgo CHEM, and was wondering if with my background I could take courses such as CHEM 360 (Orgo 3) and CHEM 400 for organic chemistry ?”
u/DwarvesInATrenchcoat: “To my knowledge Chem 360 requires that you have taken the non-basic organic chemistry courses of Chem 264 & 265 to be allowed to take them. That being said, talk to a chemistry advisor as you may be able to override the requirement. …”
u/TheRealDrMurph: “Seeing as I am teaching Chem360 next year, I can answer this. You need only get an override to be allowed to take Chem360 after 266/267. The same goes for other courses such as Chem464, which has Chem265 as a pre-req. …”
Winter 2024
advice on chem 360 2 points, 4 comments
u/wholetthedawgin: “It’s been a while that I’ve done orgo 1 and 2, and 360 is seemingly now a program requirement for me. What’s the best way to go about the course?”
Spring 2022
WANTED: Chem266 Tutor 4 points, 2 comments
“I literally failed my chem266 midterm... I really need to do more than just pass the 2nd midterm and final. 1st midterm will be dropped if so. …”
u/Rokusho713: “I finished CHEM 266 a couple years back, and I had to review it to take CHEM 360 last term. Also I was a tutor for two years. DM me if you're interested.”
Fall 2020
What CHEM courses do you recommend? 2 points, 9 comments
u/Rondowida9: “… CHEM 357 Elizabeth Meiering CHEM 333 Thorsten Dieckmann CHEM 221, 323 Vassilli Karanassios CHEM 360 Eric Fillion CHEM 356 Jonathan Baugh CHEM 240 Adam Wei Tsen CHEM 370 Mario Gauthier CHEM 350 German sciani CHEM 254 Marcel Nooijen Which class+prof did you have? …”
u/3point14luong: “… CHEM 360 with Eric Fillion: It's the third organic chemistry course, if you plan on taking this you should probably be at least decent at orgo. Personally, I found it easier than CHEM 264, but harder than CHEM 265. …”
Waking up to see you got 16% on the MATH 135 midterm 514 points, 43 comments
u/katptz: “the average was 17%???? holy shit”
u/DragRace2020: “that would be nuts haha, lowest average i saw while in undergrad was CHEM 360 midterm 1 average being a whopping 30%”
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. …”
Fall 2019
Anyone take orgo 3/Chem 360? 2 points, 8 comments
u/BDEgoose: “How is this course? Does anyone have a past syllabus? Stuck between taking Chem 360 or biol 355 next term”
u/stranix13: “Haven’t taken bio355 but chem360 isn’t too bad if you like organic chem, I think the average is a little higher than the previous orgo classes”
Fall 2018
Can someone please pm a recent CHEM 360 syllabus 0 points, 0 comments
u/uwaterbottle: “Thanks <3”
Spring 2017
Suggestion on which Chem 2nd level course to take? 2 points, 18 comments
“Due to chem 200 being remove, any upper years have a chem course that has material that is easily grasped. Any course that can be a gpa booster? Already taking 220 and 264. Thanks”
u/waterloo_slave: “266 and 267 ez 90s. any course is a gpa booster if u work hard”
u/DankChemystree: “… (Math but ez) For third year courses CHEM 340 Comp Chem (Jake is the coolest prof) CHEM 360 Orgo 3 (easier than orgo 1 and 2 if you make it that far) CHEM 323 advanced instrumentation (again take with VK)”
Winter 2017
Best Biochem electives 6 points, 7 comments
“Are there certain Group A and B electives for 3rd and 4th year biochem that are easy/interesting. Also, are there any that are extremely hard and should be avoided at all costs? Thanks”
u/KateGosselin: “… so many more electives, and not having to take CHEM 209 and CHEM 360/360L seems weird”
Spring 2016
Who are the best professors at UW by faculty? 7 points, 51 comments
“Larry Smith gets frequently mentioned as legendary. Are there Profs you know of that are super?”
u/blue1991dbes: “Chemistry: Monica Barra.”
u/KateGosselin: “Fillion? Fuck no, he's like the worst CHEM prof I ever had, made CHEM 360 awful”
Winter 2016
Courses to meet pretty girls [SERIOUS] 0 points, 20 comments
“Hi, I am deciding on electives for the next few terms, and I want some classes where I can meet pretty girls. I have been in classes mostly guy dominated, and I NEED a break. …”
u/Misio762: “CHEM 360”
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