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

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37180 PLS 135-001L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
33003 PLS 135-001N 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
33004 PLS 135-002N 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
37304 PLS 135-01YM 3
      Sa
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas Trailside Building P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
42416 PLS 135-040N 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
36244 PLS 135-1XYA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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
36245 PLS 135-2XYA 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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
37306 PLS 135-40YM 3
   W   
7:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
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.
Hybrid Course
49325 PLS 135-40YW 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2025-02-04 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
36248 PLS 135-42YA 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
 2025-02-04 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
36246 PLS 135-4XYA 3
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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.
Honors Option
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
36247 PLS 135-5XYA 3
    Th  
9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Alexandria P
OER-no cost textbooks
Thirteen Week
HyFlex Course
Hybrid Course
Honors Option
This is a Hyflex and Hybrid 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.
43138 PLS 135-E05A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
15-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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
50593 PLS 135-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Annandale WW
15-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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
43144 PLS 135-E20M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL WW
1st 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. . This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
43142 PLS 135-E50W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
43143 PLS 135-E70L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-04 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 4.
43145 PLS 135-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
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