Demonstrate the ability to meaningfully analyze, apply and integrate the principle findings, common applications, current problems, fundamental techniques, and underlying theory of the astronomy discipline. Improve knowledge of principle findings, common applications, current problems, fundamental techniques, and underlying theories in the disciplines of Astronomy and Planetary Science. Employ discipline skills related to the observational techniques, instrumentation, computational methods, and software applications used to investigate modern astrophysical phenomena and problems. Increase the ability to interpret, evaluate, synthesize and communicate about a wide variety of content central to Astronomy and Planetary Science. Develop proficiency with communicating, translating and interpreting fundamental astronomical concepts and research results in oral and/or written formats. Develop quantitative reasoning abilities and data fluency through investigations of a wide variety of astrophysical phenomena and problems. Conduct guided research and/or develop mastery-knowledge of a specific area of the discipline of astronomy. Develop the ability to communicate about fundamental astronomical concepts, research results and technological advancements in both oral and written formats. Gain an appreciation for the role that Astronomy and Planetary Science have played in art and literature and how this relates to important aspects of our society (and to your own personal life). Participate in the scholarly, ethical, and discipline specific practices of the field at an emergent level.