Northern Virginia Community College: U.S. Government and Politics

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

Fall 2023 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
63654	PLS 135-001M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2023-08-21	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
64246	PLS 135-003N	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2023-08-21	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Fifteen Week
68301	PLS 135-01XA	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2023-08-21	Alexandria	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
68302	PLS 135-02XA	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2023-08-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
64022	PLS 135-040L	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2023-09-05	Loudoun	P
OER-low cost textbooks Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required Thirteen Week
68303	PLS 135-40XA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2023-09-05	Alexandria	P
Thirteen Week HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
68025	PLS 135-40YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2023-09-05	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course Thirteen Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
68304	PLS 135-41XA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2023-09-05	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. Thirteen Week HyFlex Course
65843	PLS 135-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-08-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 21. OER-no cost textbooks
65846	PLS 135-E06L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-08-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 21. OER-no cost textbooks
65848	PLS 135-E60A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-09-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 18. OER-no cost textbooks
65849	PLS 135-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 18. OER-no cost textbooks
65851	PLS 135-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 18. OER-no cost textbooks
78124	PLS 135-E82A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2023-10-18	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 18. OER-no cost textbooks

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
43321	PLS 135-001A	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	P
36211	PLS 135-001L	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-01-16	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33492	PLS 135-001M	3	M W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
43767	PLS 135-001N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Fifteen Week
33509	PLS 135-002M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
43769	PLS 135-002N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Fifteen Week Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
43322	PLS 135-02XA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	P
This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference. HyFlex Course
43323	PLS 135-03XA	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
HyFlex Course This is a Hyflex class. HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, participating remotely (via Zoom), or both. Students can change their mode of attendance weekly or by topic, according to need or preference.
46590	PLS 135-40YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
37444	PLS 135-E05A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
37447	PLS 135-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
43907	PLS 135-E70W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-27	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts February 27. OER-no cost textbooks
43909	PLS 135-E71L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-27	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 3rd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts February 27. OER-no cost textbooks
37794	PLS 135-E80M	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts March 19. OER-no cost textbooks
37796	PLS 135-E81A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts March 19. OER-no cost textbooks

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