Tidewater Community College: U.S. Government and Politics

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

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
45243	PLS 135-D01B	3	Tu Th	1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2024-01-08	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service. This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
44703	PLS 135-D01C	3	M W	1:00 p.m.-3:10 p.m.	2024-02-19	Chesapeake Campus	P
This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
44669	PLS 135-D01P	3	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.	2024-02-19	Portsmouth Campus	P
This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
44678	PLS 135-N02P	3	M W	7:15 p.m.-8:35 p.m.	2024-01-08	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
45358	PLS 135-O01N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-08	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
45247	PLS 135-O02B	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-19	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
45362	PLS 135-O02N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-02-19	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
44690	PLS 135-O73P	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-08	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
45574	PLS 135-U04V	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-17	Virtual Location	WW

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
38687	PLS 135-D01C	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	2024-06-03	Chesapeake Campus	P
This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
38764	PLS 135-N01P	3	Tu Th	5:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
38780	PLS 135-O01N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
38785	PLS 135-O02N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-03	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
38765	PLS 135-O02P	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-27	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
60090	PLS 135-D01B	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
59661	PLS 135-D01C	3	M W	10:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2024-10-07	Chesapeake Campus	P
This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
60092	PLS 135-D02B	3	Tu Th	1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
59667	PLS 135-N02C	3	M W	5:30 p.m.-6:50 p.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Location - Real Time	WW
This course is conducted online in real time with scheduled meeting days and times as published in the class schedule, supplemented with online asynchronous (anytime) computer coursework. Student participation in the synchronous (real time) sessions may be required. Specific expectations regarding real time sessions will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service.
60695	PLS 135-O01N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
60698	PLS 135-O02N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-07	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.This is a Z course, which means there are no textbook costs for this course. Students will use electronic materials rather than printed textbooks, and will need regular and reliable Internet access in order to complete coursework. If you have any questions, please contact the instructor.
60095	PLS 135-O03B	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-07	Virtual Location	WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
68027	PLS 135-O03N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Location	WW
This is an online Dual Enrollment course taught by TCC.
68009	PLS 135-U401	3	MTuWThF	8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Green Run High School	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.
67804	PLS 135-U612	3	MTuWThF	7:20 a.m.-8:55 a.m.	2024-08-26	Churchland High School	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.
67846	PLS 135-U622	3	MTuWThF	9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	2024-08-26	Churchland High School	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.
67847	PLS 135-U632	3	MTuWThF	10:35 a.m.-11:59 a.m.	2024-08-26	Churchland High School	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.
67848	PLS 135-U642	3	MTuWThF	10:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.	2024-08-26	Norcom High Sch.Turnpike Rd.Po	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.
67849	PLS 135-U652	3	MTuWThF	9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.	2024-08-26	Manor High School	P
This is a Dual Enrollment course that is taught at the High School.

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