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

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
61945 PLS 135-20H 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2024-08-21 Hampton Campus P
61947 PLS 135-D01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-21 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
61948 PLS 135-D02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-21 Virtual Location WW
61950 PLS 135-D04 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-21 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
77480 PLS 135-D05 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-17 Virtual Location WW

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
44876 PLS 135-01W 3
 M W   
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Williamsburg Campus P
44877 PLS 135-20H 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Hampton Campus P
44878 PLS 135-D01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Location WW
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. 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. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
44879 PLS 135-D02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Location WW
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. 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. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
44880 PLS 135-D03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-13 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. 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. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
44881 PLS 135-D04 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-17 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. 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. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
33499 PLS 135-D03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-07-01 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
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