PL101 Intro to US Legal System

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Provides an overview of the United States legal system including the law of state and federal governments and the relationships between and among them. Covers sources and functions of law in the United States with an emphasis on the U.S. Constitution, the structure of U.S. courts, and judicial decision-making. Recommended: prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in PS 201 or a similar course in U.S. government or political science. Prerequisite: WR 121. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

Credits: 3

List of classes for PL101 Intro to US Legal System
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
46282OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 23 through December 14, 2024
Betty HomerBooks for CRN 46282
Class details for CRN 46282
Notes: Department Approval Required.
40503OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 23 through December 14, 2024
Aubrey E BaldwinBooks for CRN 40503
Class details for CRN 40503
42466OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 23 through December 14, 2024
Aubrey E BaldwinBooks for CRN 42466
Class details for CRN 42466
44949OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 23 through December 14, 2024
Aubrey E BaldwinBooks for CRN 44949
Class details for CRN 44949

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
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Class types:
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  • In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
  • Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
  • Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
  • In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
  • In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
  • Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.