Nothing has "watered down" science as much as "group think" within the "scientific community". True scientists have kept quiet in the whole debate out of fear of losing grant funds, because they don't recognize the dangers of undereducating the school-age population or out of fear of losing their jobs.
Scientific debate and quantitative analyses of natural phenomena has been effectively squelched by those who cling religiously to their beliefs in certain aspects of evolution, global warming, and natural selection.
Here is a great example of a BS degree that University of Texas grants--Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences). These so-called "scientists" are graduating with only one semester of Calculus, 2 semesters of Biology or Chemistry and no Physics classes under their belts. Instead they attend Human Development Classes:
Human Development and Family Sciences: HDF
Lower-Division Courses
304. Family Relationships.
Same as Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 4: Family Relationships). The process of family interaction over the life cycle. Application of research findings to the understanding of relationships. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 304, Human Development and Family Sciences 304, Women's Studies 301 (Topic 4: Family Relationships).
312. Family Resource Management.
Management concepts and theory in resource allocation used to meet family and life demands. Only one of the following may be counted: Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 321, Human Ecology 321. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 304 (or Child Development 304).
313. Child Development.
Same as Women's and Gender Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Motor, language, cognitive, social, and emotional development in the family context. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 313, Human Development and Family Sciences 313, Women's Studies 301 (Topic 5: Child Development). Prerequisite: Psychology 301 and concurrent enrollment in Human Development and Family Sciences 113L (or credit for Child Development 113L).
113L. Child Development Laboratory.
Students observe children at the University Child and Family Laboratory and relate their observations to the issues discussed in Human Development and Family Sciences 313. One and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Child Development 113L and Human Development and Family Sciences 113L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Psychology 301 and concurrent enrollment in Human Development and Family Sciences 313 (or credit for Child Development 313).
315K. Field Experience I.
Fieldwork. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of coursework in human development and family sciences (or child development) and approval of written proposal by instructor and adviser.
119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Human Development and Family Sciences.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Center for Global Educational Opportunities. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
321. Principles of Resource Allocation.
Principles and methods for identification, analysis, and evaluation of economic and human resource management tools for individuals and families. Only one of the following may be counted: Human Development and Family Sciences 312, 321, Human Ecology 321. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
322. Personal and Family Finance.
Overview from the individual and family perspectives of financial planning tools, cash management, consumer credit, basic tax preparation, and insurance selection. Includes application of knowledge to hypothetical situations and case studies. Human Development and Family Sciences 322 and Human Ecology 322 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Human Development and Family Sciences.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Center for Global Educational Opportunities. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Human Ecology. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
333L. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Sciences.
Survey of research methods, including observational and experimental techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with variable laboratory observation hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 312, 313, and 113L; and credit or registration for Psychology 418, Educational Psychology 371, or an equivalent statistics course.
335. Adult Development.
Adulthood and the development, changes, and maturation that occurs, including the impact of relationships in adulthood. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L.
337. Personal Relationships.
The process by which a variety of intimate relationships are formed, maintained, and dissolved, as well as gender issues in communication and conflict, sexual aspects of relationships, division of labor, and the involvement of partners with their social networks. Child Development 337 and Human Development and Family Sciences 337 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 304.
338. Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Children.
Developmentally appropriate practices, the importance of play, arranging environments, material selection, and a basic understanding about centers and activities for young children. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with an additional three to six hours of fieldwork sometime during the semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 338 and 348 (Topic 1: Art and Science) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Psychology 304.
339. Working with Children and Families.
The history, background, and various theoretical approaches of early childhood education; methods of assessments, planning for individuals and groups, and working with families and parents in various settings. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with an additional 3 to 6 hours of fieldwork sometime during the semester. Human Development and Family Sciences 339 and 348 (Topic 2: Music and Literature) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and Human Development and Family Sciences 304, 313, and 113L.
345. Peer Relationships.
Children's peer relationships from toddlerhood to adolescence. Human Development and Family Sciences 345 and 378K (Topic: Peer Relationships) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing; and Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Psychology 304.
347. Socioeconomic Problems of the Family.
An analysis of socioeconomic factors affecting the economic well-being of families and individuals. Human Development and Family Sciences 347 and Human Ecology 347 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and three semester hours of coursework in economics.
348. Development of the Young Child through Creative Activities.
Principles of selection and use of art, music, literature, and play equipment. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Child Development 348 and Human Development and Family Sciences 348 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L (or Child Development 313 and 113L).
351. Infant Development and Attachment Relationships.
The development of emerging social language and cognitive capacities during infancy and toddlerhood and the development and consequences in infant-caregiver attachment security. Only one of the following may be counted: Child Development 378K (Topic: Infant Development and Attachment Relationships), Human Development and Family Sciences 351, 378K (Topic 7: Social Development and Attachment Relationships). Prerequisite: Human Development and Family Sciences 313 and 113L, or Psychology 304.