Chemistry
The Chemistry Department is home to internationally renowned faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities.
Please note, it is not necessary to complete prerequisites at Columbia University. Students are expected to meet pre-requisite requirements prior to registration.
Chemistry S1403 and S1404 may be counted toward the science requirement for most Columbia University undergraduates.
The sequence Chemistry S2443, S2444, and S2543 meets the minimum requirement in organic chemistry for admission to medical school. Consult your premed adviser.
Lab fees, paid at the time of registration, cover the costs of non-returnable items, chemicals, and reasonable breakage. In addition, students may be charged for excessive breakage, returning equipment uncleaned, or late check-out. Students must present the lab fee receipt at the first laboratory meeting.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Prerequisites: High school algebra or the instructor's permission. Recommended: high school physics and chemistry. This course is preparation for CHEM UN1403 General Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent, as well as for other science courses. It is intended for students who have not attended school for sometime or who do not have a firm grasp of high school chemistry. Topics include inorganic nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemical bonding and its relation to molecular structure, stoichiometry, periodic properties of elements, chemical equilibrium, gas laws, acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Please note that students must attend a recitation section.
Course Number
CHEM0001S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
0 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 18:15-19:50Tu 18:15-19:50We 18:15-19:50Th 18:15-19:50Section/Call Number
001/10015Enrollment
8 of 50Instructor
Luis AvilaPrerequisites: high school chemistry and algebra, CHEM S0001, or the department's permission. Topics include stoichiometry, states of matter, nuclear properties, electronic structures of atoms, periodic properties, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, introduction to quantum mechanics and atomic theory, introduction to organic, biological chemistry and inorganic coordination chemistry. Topical subjects may include spectroscopy, solid state and materials science, polymer science and macromolecular structures. The order of presentation of topics may differ from the order presented here. Students are required to attend the separate daily morning recitations which accompany the lectures (total time block: MTWR 9:30-12:20). Registering for CHEM S1403D will automatically register students for the recitation section. Students who wish to take the full sequence of General Chemistry Lectures and General Chemistry Laboratory should also register for CHEM S1404Q and CHEM S1500 (see below). This course is equivalent to CHEM W1403 General Chemistry I Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1403S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:30-12:20Tu 09:30-12:20We 09:30-12:20Th 09:30-12:20Section/Call Number
001/10016Enrollment
20 of 40Instructor
Jason PolisarPrerequisites: CHEM S1403 General Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent. Topics include gases, kinetic theory of gases, states of matter: liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, applications of equilibria, thermochemistry and spontaneous processes (energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy) as well as chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. The order of presentation of topics may differ from the order presented here. Students must also attend the daily morning recitations which accompany the lectures (total time block: MTWR 9:30-12:20). Registering for CHEM S1404Q will automatically register students for the recitation section. The continuation of CHEM S1403D General Chemistry I Lecture. Students who wish to take the full sequence of General Chemistry Lectures and General Chemistry Laboratory should also register for CHEM S1403D and CHEM S1500 (see below). This course is equivalent to CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1404S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:30-12:20Tu 09:30-12:20We 09:30-12:20Th 09:30-12:20Section/Call Number
001/10057Enrollment
20 of 40Instructor
Jason PolisarPrerequisites: CHEM S1403 General Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent. Topics include gases, kinetic theory of gases, states of matter: liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, applications of equilibria, thermochemistry and spontaneous processes (energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy) as well as chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. The order of presentation of topics may differ from the order presented here. Students must also attend the daily morning recitations which accompany the lectures (total time block: MTWR 9:30-12:20). Registering for CHEM S1404Q will automatically register students for the recitation section. The continuation of CHEM S1403D General Chemistry I Lecture. Students who wish to take the full sequence of General Chemistry Lectures and General Chemistry Laboratory should also register for CHEM S1403D and CHEM S1500 (see below). This course is equivalent to CHEM UN1404 General Chemistry II Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1404S002Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 18:10-19:35Th 18:10-19:35Section/Call Number
002/10058Enrollment
39 of 100Instructor
Ruben SavizkyChristopher EckdahlCorequisites: CHEM S1404X. To be enrolled in CHEM S1404X, you must be enrolled in CHEM S1406X.
Course Number
CHEM1406S001Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
0 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 17:00-17:50Section/Call Number
001/10059Enrollment
17 of 30Instructor
Ruben SavizkyCorequisites: CHEM S1404X. To be enrolled in CHEM S1404X, you must be enrolled in CHEM S1406X.
Course Number
CHEM1406S002Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
0 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 20:00-20:50Section/Call Number
002/10060Enrollment
8 of 30Instructor
Ruben SavizkyCorequisites: CHEM S1404X. To be enrolled in CHEM S1404X, you must be enrolled in CHEM S1406X.
Course Number
CHEM1406S003Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
0 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Th 17:00-17:50Section/Call Number
003/10061Enrollment
8 of 30Instructor
Ruben SavizkyPrerequisites: (CHEM UN1403) Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in CHEM S1500X you must also register for CHEM S1501 Lab Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1500S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 12:10-16:50We 12:10-16:50Section/Call Number
001/10062Enrollment
20 of 20Instructor
Sarah HansenPrerequisites: (CHEM UN1403) Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in CHEM S1500X you must also register for CHEM S1501 Lab Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1500S002Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-16:50Section/Call Number
002/10063Enrollment
27 of 40Instructor
Joseph UlichnyPrerequisites: (CHEM UN1403) Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in CHEM S1500X you must also register for CHEM S1501 Lab Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1500S003Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
We 13:10-16:50Section/Call Number
003/10064Enrollment
26 of 24Instructor
Joseph UlichnyPrerequisites: (CHEM UN1403) Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in CHEM S1500X you must also register for CHEM S1501 Lab Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM1500S004Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Th 13:10-16:50Section/Call Number
004/10065Enrollment
10 of 40Instructor
Joseph UlichnyCorequisites: CHEM S1500 Lab lecture for CHEM S1500 General Chemistry Laboratory.
Course Number
CHEM1501S001Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
0 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 15:00-16:15Section/Call Number
001/10066Enrollment
52 of 110Instructor
Joseph UlichnyCourse Number
CHEM2443S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:30-12:20Tu 09:30-12:20We 09:30-12:20Th 09:30-12:20Section/Call Number
001/10067Enrollment
18 of 50Instructor
Talha SiddiquiPrerequisites: CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent. The principles of organic chemistry. The structure and reactivity of organic molecules are examined from the standpoint of modern theories of chemistry. Topics include stereochemistry, reactions of organic molecules, mechanisms of organic reactions, syntheses and degradations of organic molecules, and spectroscopic techniques of structure determination. This course is a continuation of CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture. Please note that students must attend a recitation for this class. Students who wish to take the full organic chemistry lecture sequence and laboratory should also register for CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture and CHEM S2543Q Organic Chemistry Lab - see below. This course is equivalent to CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM2444S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session BPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 09:30-12:20Tu 09:30-12:20We 09:30-12:20Th 09:30-12:20Section/Call Number
001/10068Enrollment
13 of 50Instructor
Talha SiddiquiPrerequisites: CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent. The principles of organic chemistry. The structure and reactivity of organic molecules are examined from the standpoint of modern theories of chemistry. Topics include stereochemistry, reactions of organic molecules, mechanisms of organic reactions, syntheses and degradations of organic molecules, and spectroscopic techniques of structure determination. This course is a continuation of CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture. Please note that students must attend a recitation for this class. Students who wish to take the full organic chemistry lecture sequence and laboratory should also register for CHEM S2443D Organic Chemistry I Lecture and CHEM S2543Q Organic Chemistry Lab - see below. This course is equivalent to CHEM UN2444 Organic Chemistry II Lecture.
Course Number
CHEM2444S002Format
In-PersonSession
X Summer SessionPoints
4 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:00-15:20Th 13:00-15:20Section/Call Number
002/10069Enrollment
8 of 50Instructor
Christopher EckdahlPrerequisites: CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Lab, CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I - Lecture. Techniques of experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis on understanding fundamental principles underlying the experiments in methodology of solving laboratory problems involving organic molecules. Attendance at the first laboratory session is mandatory. Please note that you must complete CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent to register for this lab course. This course is equivalent to CHEM UN2543 Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
Course Number
CHEM2543S001Format
In-PersonSession
Session APoints
3 ptsSummer 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-17:50We 13:10-17:50Section/Call Number
001/10070Enrollment
20 of 34Instructor
Heriberto MoranPrerequisites: CHEM UN1500 General Chemistry Lab, CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I - Lecture. Techniques of experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis on understanding fundamental principles underlying the experiments in methodology of solving laboratory problems involving organic molecules. Attendance at the first laboratory session is mandatory. Please note that you must complete CHEM UN2443 Organic Chemistry I Lecture or the equivalent to register for this lab course. This course is equivalent to CHEM UN2543 Organic Chemistry Laboratory.