U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Blue Ridge Community College
Distance Learning
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- PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
- Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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58838 | PLS 135-01 | 3 | Tu Th |
9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Main Campus | P |
58839 | PLS 135-V02 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-14 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
58842 | PLS 135-V03 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
67895 | PLS 135-V70 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-08-26 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
This course is reserved for Blue Ridge Scholars only. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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36567 | PLS 135-V01 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
36568 | PLS 135-V02 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-03-24 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
50475 | PLS 135-V03 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-01-21 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
36566 | PLS 135-V20 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-12-19 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
This is an accelerated Wintermester course. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. |
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