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Colophon Colophon

Project Leads Ann Cary, Alex Jordan, Ross Kouzes

Technology Engineer Alex Jordan

Contributing Authors Ann Cary, Alex Jordan, Ross Kouzes, Scot Leavitt, Cara Lee, Carl Yao, Ralf Youtz

WeBWorK Problem Coding Chris Hughes, Alex Jordan, Carl Yao

Significant Contributors Kara Colley, Wendy Lightheart, Ian Kit Nicolas

Cover Image Ralf Youtz

Edition 3

Website pcc.edu/ORCCA

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