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

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
44323 PLS 135-F1 3
  Tu Th  
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
 2024-08-22 ME Main HY
(This is a HyFlex course, which means students have the flexibility to attend on campus, via the Zoom platform, or complete assignments fully online through Canvas. Students may switch between these delivery methods each week to meet their needs. For more information about HyFlex, please contact your academic advisor.)
This distance education course may require the student's identity to be verified for certain assignments. MECC does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identity. If external identity verification services are required or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.
44513 PLS 135-F1A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-22 MECC Virtual Distance Learning WW
(This hyflex course meets on TR, 8:15-9:30 a.m. in DC243 OR on ZOOM. See instructor for details.)
Students must complete the online orientation module in Canvas by the course instructor's stated due date.
(This is a HyFlex course, which means students have the flexibility to attend on campus, via the Zoom platform, or complete assignments fully online through Canvas. Students may switch between these delivery methods each week to meet their needs. For more information about HyFlex, please contact your academic advisor.)
67828 PLS 135-F1S 3
  Tu Th  
8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
 2024-08-22 VIRTUAL - REAL TIME WW
(This is a HyFlex course, which means students have the flexibility to attend on campus, via the Zoom platform, or complete assignments fully online through Canvas. Students may switch between these delivery methods each week to meet their needs. For more information about HyFlex, please contact your academic advisor.)
This distance education course may require the student's identity to be verified for certain assignments. MECC does not charge any additional fees for the purpose of verifying student identity. If external identity verification services are required or if the student chooses to use such services, the student is responsible for any and all costs incurred.

Spring 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33271 PLS 135-WA1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-05-29 MECC Virtual Distance Learning ER
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