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

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
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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