a) Definition and scope of sociology
b) Its relationship with other social sciences
c) Uses of sociology for nurses

a) Review of human growth and
development
b) The socialization process
c) Effect of environment on human growth
and development
d) Rights and responsibilities of the
individual in a democratic society

a) Definition, characteristics and types of
family.
b) Family cycle and basic needs of family
c) Importance of interdependence of family
members.
d) Important functions of family and their
problems.
e) Types of Marriage, medical and sociology
aspects of marriage.

a) Definition and meaning.
b) Social groups – Types, Structure,
intergroup relationship group cycle, group
behavior and group morale.
c) Social change -Meaning, factors affecting
and effect on society and institution
leading to social problems.
d) Social control
e) Social stratification
f) Social problems-Prostitution, crime
divorce, dowry system, juvenile
delinquency, drug addiction alcoholism,
handicapped, over population and slum
g) Social agencies and remedial measures

a) Community
– Definition and types
– Rural and urban
b) Culture and characteristics