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

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
67893 PLS 135-O01N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 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.
67894 PLS 135-O02N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 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.
67914 PLS 135-O02P 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-01 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.
70203 PLS 135-U01V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-02 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 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
92482 PLS 135-D01B 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
92454 PLS 135-D01N 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Norfolk Campus P
This is an in-person class.
92483 PLS 135-D02B 3
  Tu Th  
1:30 p.m.-2:50 p.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
95602 PLS 135-O01C 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-28 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.
92455 PLS 135-O02N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
92484 PLS 135-O03B 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-28 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.
92456 PLS 135-O03N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 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.
93007 PLS 135-O04N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 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.
96036 PLS 135-U101 3
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Great Bridge High School P
This is a Dual Enrollment class taught at the High School.
96041 PLS 135-U102 3
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Indian River Hs P
This is a Dual Enrollment class taught at the High School.
96043 PLS 135-U103 3
 MTuWThF 
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 Western Branch High School P
This is a Dual Enrollment class taught at the High School.
96045 PLS 135-U104 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-08 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. This is a Dual Enrollment class taught online by a high school instructor.
96183 PLS 135-U301 3
 MTuWThF 
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Churchland High School P
This is a dual Enrollment Class.
96184 PLS 135-U302 3
 MTuWThF 
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Churchland High School P
This is a dual Enrollment Class.
96185 PLS 135-U303 3
 MTuWThF 
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Manor High School P
This is a dual Enrollment Class.
96186 PLS 135-U304 3
 MTuWThF 
7:20 a.m.-8:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Churchland High School P
This is a dual Enrollment Class.
96188 PLS 135-U305 3
 MTuWThF 
10:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Norcom High Sch.Turnpike Rd.Po P
This is a dual Enrollment Class.
92691 PLS 135-U401 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Green Run High School WW
This is a Dual Enrollment Class.
92903 PLS 135-U402 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Green Run High School WW
This is a Dual Enrollment Course.
92904 PLS 135-U403 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Green Run High School WW
This ia aDual Enrollment Class.

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
39196 PLS 135-D01B 3
 M W   
12:30 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Virginia Beach 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.
39373 PLS 135-D02B 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
 2027-02-15 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.
39201 PLS 135-O01C 3
 M     
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-02-15 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.
39197 PLS 135-O01N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 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.
39198 PLS 135-O02N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-02-15 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.
39202 PLS 135-O02P 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-03-15 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.
39204 PLS 135-O71P 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 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.
39479 PLS 135-U03V 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
Dual Enrollment Class Taught On Liine
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