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\section{Motivation: Why revamp AST 208?}   Astronomy, like all sciences, evolves; the skills that a student must of astronomy is expected to  acquire must therefore  also evolve. The majority of astronomy majors do not become professional astronomers; they do, however, find employment in a variety of STEM fields. The undergraudate major therefore needs to impart skills that are broadly applicable.  Data analysis and numerical computation are now ubiquitous in astronomy; undergraduate curricula have been slower to train students in a systematic fashion in these skills. At Michigan State University, astronomy students are required to complete a senior thesis. We have been dissatisfied with the preparation of students for longer, open-ended research projects, such as that of a typical two-semester research project. Moreover, astronomy, like other STEM fields, is increasingly collaborative. Skills such as communication and project management are an essential component of a student's education.