Chem 352 at California State University, East Bay is Physical Chemistry II, an upper-division course that focuses on the quantum mechanical models used to describe and predict atomic and molecular properties. The course introduces and develops the necessary theoretical concepts in depth, emphasizing how quantum mechanics explains electronic structure, energy levels, and molecular behavior. Significant attention is given to experimental spectroscopic methods used to probe these properties, linking theory directly to measurable observables, as well as to molecular symmetry and group theory concepts that can greatly simplify calculations and aid in interpreting spectra. Through problem-solving, data analysis, and scientific communication, Chem 352 prepares students to apply quantum mechanical principles to real chemical systems encountered in research and advanced study.