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

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.
43767	PLS 135-001N	3	M W	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
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
43769	PLS 135-040N	3	Tu Th	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
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 Thirteen 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.
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

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36173	PLS 135-070N	3	Tu Th	1:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. 2nd 6 Week
37460	PLS 135-50YA	3	M W	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
1st 6 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
34391	PLS 135-50YM	3	M W	9:30 a.m.-11:25 a.m.	2024-05-20	Manassas	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
36170	PLS 135-50YN	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-05-20	Annandale	P
Hybrid Course 1st 6 Week 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person 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.
37462	PLS 135-90YA	3	Tu Th	7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.	2024-07-02	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
34563	PLS 135-E40A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
34564	PLS 135-E41L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
34565	PLS 135-E56N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	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 is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
67282	PLS 135-001A	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
56103	PLS 135-001M	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Manassas Trailside Building	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63490	PLS 135-001N	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63492	PLS 135-002N	3	Tu Th	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
59156	PLS 135-040L	3	M W	2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
67283	PLS 135-2XYA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Alexandria	P
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. HyFlex Course
67284	PLS 135-3XYA	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
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. HyFlex Course
61514	PLS 135-E05N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	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. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61517	PLS 135-E06L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	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. Starts August 26. OER-no cost textbooks
61518	PLS 135-E60A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-09-23	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 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61520	PLS 135-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61522	PLS 135-E81W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23. OER-no cost textbooks
61523	PLS 135-E82W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-23	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 23. OER-no cost textbooks

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