Site MapHelpFeedbackGoals and Objectives
Goals and Objectives
(See related pages)

Know the characteristics of the microbes.
  • List the basic characteristics of the bacteria.
  • List the basic characteristics of members of the Protista.
  • List the basic characteristics of members of the Fungi.
  • Explain the features that differentiate organisms as microbes.
  • List the types of environments in which microorganisms live.
  • Describe microbes that live in and on all humans.
Understand how microbes interact with other organisms.
  • Give examples of microbes that are harmful and describe the diseases they cause.
  • Give examples of microbes that are helpful and describe the benefits they provide.
  • Diagram the life cycle of a pathogenic protozoan such as Plasmodium vivax.





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2005 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Concepts in BiologyOnline Learning Center

Home > Chapter 24 > Goals and Objectives