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
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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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 |
Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
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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. |
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