You are responsible for all information from Week 1 through Week 3 and any information contained in assignment questions and Mastering Microbiology. Week 1: Attendance and Safety Policies 2-1 Ubiquity of Microorganisms Applying the terms ubiquity, pathogenic, reservoir, opportunistic pathogen, and saprophyte. Understand the ubiquitous nature of microorganisms. Know what a microorganism must acquire from its environment in order to grow and replicate. Understanding why morphological characterization is useful. Understanding why microbial controls (germicides) are useful. Pg 121: Applying the term germicide. Applying the three broad germicidal categories: decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.