Lincoln College Online

As you earn your Associate of Science Degree in Network Communications and Information Systems (NCIS) with Microsoft Systems at Lincoln College Online, you will complete 11 core online courses, six general education courses and one additional course. Your Student Advisor will provide your personalized detailed online course schedule at the time of your enrollment.

Network Communications and Information Systems (NCIS) with Microsoft Systems Core Courses, AS ~ Titles and Descriptions

IT100 ~ Office Applications
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course focuses on utilization of the entire suite of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. This course will familiarize students with the basics of office applications, basic troubleshooting and how these products work from an IT perspective.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT120 ~ Networking Tools and Techniques
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course provides an overall introduction to the basics of networking and provides students the skill set necessary to work in the IT world. Topics include network essentials, networking operations, and troubleshooting network related hardware, including wireless technologies, routers, hubs and switches.
Prerequisite(s): None

T130 ~ Desktop Operating Systems
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
Students enrolled in this course will learn to implement, administer, and troubleshoot current desktop operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista or a variant form of Linux. Students will become familiar with the operating system, including advanced troubleshooting techniques, and utilize tools to manage the desktop of users in the corporate working world as well as the home computer world.
Prerequisite(s): None

T140 ~ Servers
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to management and installation of a server operating system. Students will become familiar with the operating system as well as managing and maintaining the server.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT150 ~ PC Repair and Support
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course will validate knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems using hands on training to cover skills such as installing, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing, and prevention maintenance as well as elements of soft skills and security.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT160 ~ Advanced PC Repair and Support
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course will provide students with the ability to perform tasks such as installation, building, repairing, configuration, and troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventative maintenance in a context of field service or enterprise environment. Topics will include working within a mobile or corporate environment with a focus on customer service.
Prerequestite(s): IT150

IT170 ~ Customer Service
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide a strong learning experience in customer service and customer relations. Students will learn the importance of communication, professional skills, workplace ethics, problem solving, troubleshooting and teamwork.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT199 ~ Database Essentials
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course will introduce students to the essential database concepts and SQL basic programming skills needed to work in a database driven environment. Students will learn basics of SQL, including database design and basic SQL commands.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT206 ~ Microsoft Windows Server
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course provides students with the skills required to meet the challenges students will face as a Microsoft networking professional. Topics covered in this course include: Introduction to Windows Server, Managing Hardware Devices, Creating and Managing Users, Implementing and Managing Groups, Managing Access to Files, Managing Disk and Data Storage, Advanced File System Management, Implementing and Managing Printing, Implementing and Using Group Policies, Administering a Server, Monitoring Server Performance, Managing and Implementing Backups and Disaster Recovery, Administering Web Resources, and Security Basics for Windows Server.
Prerequisite(s): None

IT207 ~ Microsoft Windows Infrastructure
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills in managing and maintaining a Windows network infrastructure. Students will become proficient in the areas of configuring and managing Active Directory, Replication, Domain Structure, DHCP servers & clients, DHCP Relay Agents, DNS servers, WINS servers, Routers, RAS servers, Network Security, Kerberos, NTLM, EFS, IPSec, WebDAV, Authentication Protocols, Group Policies, Security Templates, SUS, TCP/IP Utilities, and Windows monitoring and troubleshooting utilities.

Prerequisite(s): IT206

IT210 ~ Security+
6.0 Quarter Credit Hours
In this course students will learn network security concepts, strategies, and techniques, and examine theoretical concepts that make the world of security unique. The advancement of network implementation as well as timeless problem solving strategies to security challenges will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): None

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