Germanna Community College: U.S. Government and Politics

U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Germanna Community College

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

PLS 135 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Germanna Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
20603	PLS 135-F01	3	M W	9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-01-16	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
20610	PLS 135-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
20608	PLS 135-W03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual	ER
This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
20613	PLS 135-W52A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-08	Virtual	ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.
21822	PLS 135-W54A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-04-10	Virtual	ER
Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30179	PLS 135-FH01	3	M	8:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-05-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	HY
PLS 135 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas. This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website.
33798	PLS 135-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-22	Virtual	ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. This section is taught in Canvas and includes online assignments. There are no required face to face Zoom sessions or on-campus meetings.
30178	PLS 135-W52A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-27	Virtual	ER
This section makes use of an ACCESS digital resource in place of a textbook at a reduced cost. A required course materials fee will be paid with tuition for this resource. Students must have access to Canvas and to the internet for successful completion. Please find additional information on the ACCESS program on the Germanna.edu website. Note: This class is part of an Accelerated Degree Program and is taught in an asynchronous format. Although this course can be used to fulfill requirements in other programs, the specific course assignments were developed for the Accelerated Degree Programs. This class will be conducted in a rigorous format.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
42827	PLS 135-CV01	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2024-08-22	Culpeper - DTC	CV
PLS 135 CV01 & LV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper and the Locust Grove campus using the interactive video system.
42826	PLS 135-F01	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-22	Fredericksburg Area Campus	P
42828	PLS 135-LV01	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.	2024-08-22	Locust Grove Campus	CV
PLS 135 CV01 & LV01 will be offered simultaneously at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper and the Locust Grove campus using the interactive video system.
42830	PLS 135-W01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-22	Virtual	ER
42821	PLS 135-W02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-17	Virtual	ER

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