U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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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
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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34942 | PLS 135-5YXA | 3 | M W |
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course 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. 1st 6 Week | |||||||
34944 | PLS 135-6YXA | 3 | M W |
11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
2025-05-19 | Alexandria | P |
Hybrid Course HyFlex Course 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. 1st 6 Week | |||||||
34940 | PLS 135-90YA | 3 | Tu Th |
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. |
2025-07-01 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | CV |
Third Six Week 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. Hybrid Course | |||||||
35969 | PLS 135-E40A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-05-19 | 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 1st 8-week course. 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 May 19. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
35970 | PLS 135-E41L | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-05-19 | 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 1st 8-week course. 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 May 19. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
42221 | PLS 135-E55N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-06-16 | 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 2nd 8-week course. 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 June 16. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
35971 | PLS 135-E56N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-06-16 | 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 2nd 8-week course. 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 June 16. OER-no cost textbooks |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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61711 | PLS 135-001N | 3 | M W |
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
61712 | PLS 135-002N | 3 | Tu Th |
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Annandale | P |
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
69161 | PLS 135-01YW | 3 | M |
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
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. Fifteen Week | |||||||
64065 | PLS 135-040L | 3 | M W |
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Loudoun | P |
64067 | PLS 135-080L | 3 | Tu Th |
2:20 p.m.-5:00 p.m. |
2025-10-22 | Loudoun | P |
67882 | PLS 135-1XYA | 3 | Tu |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | Alexandria | HY |
67884 | PLS 135-2XYA | 3 | Tu |
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
HyFlex Course 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. Fifteen Week | |||||||
64773 | PLS 135-40YM | 3 | W |
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
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. Hybrid Course | |||||||
67881 | PLS 135-4XYA | 3 | F |
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Alexandria | HY |
HyFlex Course Hybrid Course 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. Thirteen Week | |||||||
68817 | PLS 135-5XYA | 3 | F |
12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. |
2025-09-09 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
HyFlex Course Thirteen Week 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. Hybrid Course | |||||||
64728 | PLS 135-E05N | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | 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 August 25. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64731 | PLS 135-E06L | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-08-25 | 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 August 25. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64733 | PLS 135-E60A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-09-22 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. 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 September 22 OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64735 | PLS 135-E80A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-10-22 | 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 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. Starts October 22. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64736 | PLS 135-E81A | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-10-22 | 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 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. Starts October 22. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
64737 | PLS 135-E82W | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2025-10-22 | 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 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. Starts October 22. OER-no cost textbooks | |||||||
71707 | PLS 135-PW1W | 3 | Tu Th |
10:50 a.m.-12:10 p.m. |
2025-08-25 | Woodbridge | P |
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