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PLSC 311: Introduction to Law and the Legal System
This course gives students a basic understanding of the structure and operation of legal systems in the U.S. by introducing key legal principles, doctrines, and procedures common to U.S. jurisdictions. Students will read and discuss cases to learn legal reasoning and writing—applying general rules to specific cases to make judgments based on relevant facts.
Offered in 11 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Winter 2027).
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Prerequisites
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- PLSC 250 The American Political System
From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.
Required by (4)
FAIR 412E, PLSC 414, PLSC 415, PLSC 467
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Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Chen, Paul | 9 | Winter 2021 to Winter 2027 |
| Pauw, Bob | 2 | Winter 2024 to Winter 2025 |
Every offering in the listed terms (11 sections)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2027 | 0 | 13040 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · AW 303 | Chen, Paul | 0/35 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2026 | 10 | 42544 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · ES 418 | Chen, Paul | 34/35 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2026 | 0 | 13894 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · CF 023 | Chen, Paul | 33/40 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2025 | 10 | 42967 | Lecture | MWF 10:00am-11:20am · HH 345 | Chen, Paul | 37/40 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2025 | 0 | 13639 | Lecture | TR 2:00pm-4:20pm · AH 004 | Pauw, Bob | 29/40 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2024 | 0 | 43854 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AH 014 | Chen, Paul | 35/40 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2024 | 0 | 13688 | Lecture | TR 12:00pm-1:50pm · AH 004 | Pauw, Bob | 25/60 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2023 | W06 | 42570 | Lecture | MWF 2:30pm-3:50pm · AW 304 | Chen, Paul | 30/60 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2022 | W06 | 42943 | Lecture | TR 12:00pm-1:50pm · AH 004 | Chen, Paul | 39/55 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Fall 2021 | W06 | 43932 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · REMOTE SYNC | Chen, Paul | 39/50 | Face to Face Instruction |
| Winter 2021 | W06 | 12456 | Lecture | TR 12:00pm-1:50pm · REMOTE SYNC | Chen, Paul | 47/50 | Face to Face Instruction |