Dilemma with Windows software on a Mac

Here is my situation...I am a part-time student taking an online class this summer. The class I am taking requires the use of a CD, but is not Mac compatible. I have heard something about a program that can be installed on Mac for this sort of thing. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Jace K.

My brother has mentioned to me about the Virtual PC
program, which I may end up investing in. My only
concern is, what if it doesn't work. I need something
that will actually let me "install" this CD-ROM
program onto the computer in order for me to be able
to use it. Would that be possible with either of the
programs you mentioned?
Yes.
Though I would check the system requirements of Virtual PC.
To use Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7, users need the following:
System Requirements
Hardware: A 700 MHz native* PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor
Operating system: Mac OS X Version 10.2.8; Mac OS X Version 10.3; Mac OS X Version 10.4.1 or later.
Free Hard Disk Space: 3 GB
RAM: 512 MB
Display: 1024 x 768 resolution monitor displaying thousands of colors
Storage: CD-ROM drive (or connection to a local area network if installing a network)
Peripherals: Mouse or compatible pointing device
You will need 512MB of RAM minimum.
Does the CD-ROM have video or similar, as this is liable not work on an iBook running VIrtual PC as Virtual PC is too slow.

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