Assistant Professor - Computer Systems

Assistant Professor John Lafferty

Office: DH 132
Phone: 443-518-4958
email: jlafferty@howardcc.edu

Courses:

• CMSY-129, Principles of the Internet  
• CMSY-144, Introduction to Electronic Commerce 
• CMSY-151, Principles of the Internet II 
• CMSY-147, Introduction to Web Authoring

Haiti Relief Websites Evaluation Project
Jan., 2010 - Students in CMSY-129, Principles of the Internet, have been evaluating web sites soliciting donations for Haiti Relief.  While most (95%+) are legitimate, some of the new web sites with domain names created in the first few days after the earthquake (Jan. 12), have problems.  Students have posted their questions in the comments section of a blog called Brian Krebs on Security.  Visit the blog to see their questions, follow up research by others, and the responses generated. 

Here is a list of legitimate organizations working on Haiti Relief:   Haiti earthquake -- How to Help (from the Washington Post and others)  If you have questions about certain Haiti Relief Web Sites, please send them to me at jlafferty@howardcc.edu

Professional Information
John teaches internet technology courses. He has enjoyed teaching community college students computer courses since 1990. John is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He also enjoys coaching boys soccer in Takoma Park. 

Education and Certifications:

• B.A. Beloit College
• M.A. Catholic University
• M.S.W. Univ. of Maryland at Baltimore
• CIW Certified Instructor,  i-Net+, A+, Network+, MCSE (NT 4.0)