PL101 Intro to US Legal System
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
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20379 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From March 31 through June 14, 2025 | Aubrey E Baldwin |
Class details for CRN 20379 Notes: FOR TEXTBOOK INFORMATION CLICK ON CLASS DETAILS | |
| 20423 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From March 31 through June 14, 2025 | Aubrey E Baldwin |
Class details for CRN 20423 Notes: FOR TEXTBOOK INFORMATION CLICK ON CLASS DETAILS |
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)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in – see how to register
- Class types:
- see more about class types
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.