Sociology is an elective course that studies human society and social behavior. The key component of this course is to study ourselves and the society that influences our behavior. Interactions between humans are an essential part of a society. A working knowledge of both the positive and negative interactions that take place in a society is necessary in order to find answers to questions and solve problems in our world. Sociology teaches us to look at life in a scientific, systematic way. This course deals with the social atmosphere that helps to make us who we are and how we behave. Sociology will cover topics such as culture, violence, deviance, social control, socialization and personality development, group behavior, peer pressure, social class, the impact of social networking, and the role of the media on society.