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


         
 
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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 Germanna Community College

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
42826 PLS 135-F01 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
2024-08-22 Fredericksburg Area Campus P
42830 PLS 135-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-08-22 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.
42821 PLS 135-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2024-10-17 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.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43164 PLS 135-BH01 3
    Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
2025-01-21 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PLS 135 BH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
20557 PLS 135-FH01 3
  Tu    
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
2025-01-21 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.
20561 PLS 135-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-01-21 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.
20562 PLS 135-W02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-02-11 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.
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30150 PLS 135-FH01 3
 M     
8:30 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
2025-05-27 Fredericksburg Area Campus HY
PLS 135 FH01 is a special hybrid class that combines in-person on campus meetings with online classwork in Canvas.
30338 PLS 135-W01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-05-27 Virtual ER
30387 PLS 135-W52A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
2025-07-07 Virtual ER
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