As a prospective UCR Entomology Ph.D. student, outline the initial academic requirements and timelines. Specifically, identify the mandatory core courses, the deadline for establishing the Guidance Committee, the deadline for submitting the formal dissertation proposal, and the primary function of the Annual Progress Report Form.
Navigate to 'entomology.ucr.edu'. Click on the 'Academics' link. Click on the 'Graduate Studies' link. Click on the 'Program and Course Requirements' link. Scroll down to locate information on core courses, Guidance Committee formation, dissertation proposal submission, and the Annual Progress Report Form. Extract the names of the required core courses. Identify the deadline for choosing and submitting the Guidance Committee for approval. Determine the deadline for submitting the formal written dissertation proposal. Note the purpose of the Annual Progress Report Form. Synthesize all extracted information into a concise answer.
State the three required core courses: ENTM 201 (Structure and Function of Insects), ENTM 202 (Molecular Biology, Systematics, and Behavior), and ENTM 203 (Ecology, Population Genetics, and Pest Management). State that the Guidance Committee must be chosen and submitted to ISAC for approval by the end of the 2nd quarter. State that the formal written dissertation proposal must be submitted to the Guidance Committee by the end of the 4th quarter. State that the Annual Progress Report Form is completed by the Guidance Committee during their annual meeting with the student.