Sociology is the study of social behavior and human society with an emphasis on comprehending social structures, institutions and interactions. Students study a wide range of subjects in a sociology course, such as globalization, crime and deviance, family dynamics, gender, race and ethnicity and social change. They gain knowledge about how to conduct research, evaluate social phenomena critically and apply sociological ideas to practical problems. Students acquire abilities in communication, critical thinking and data analysis through lectures, seminars and research projects.