Technological advances today permit us to scan an entire microscopic slide at high power and deliver it in a manner that mimics the use of a real optical microscope. The files, of course, are huge so it is necessary to stream only the parts needed.

• If you're not on campus, you will need a high-speed connection.
• Although there is no special viewer required, you will need to have the runtime scripts installed if you are using most versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
  • Better let me install those scripts.
• Firefox seems happy with the interface, and needs no special scripts.

Let's go ahead and start with chapter one, the cell and cell division.