Last Updated: Tue, 12/09/2025 Syllabus PDF required. Please edit this page and upload a PDF. Please check PDF for accessibility prior to submission. General Class Information Academic year: 2026 Semester: Spring Course prefix: CHEM Course number: 1315 Section: A CRN 23112 Instructor first name: Eric Instructor last name: Shen Catalog Description Welcome to CHEM 1315! In this course, we will explore select concepts in organic chemistry, with a focus on developing strong fundamentals rather than trying to cover a large quantity of reactions, and helping you develop the ability to reason in a structured manner when faced with a wide variety of molecule-based situations.