Text description of "The Synopsis of Study Progress":

1. First year: Twice lab rotation, three months in the fall (1st) semester and three months in the spring (2nd) semester.
2. Second year: Complete the qualifying examination within four semesters (students who fail may retake it within six semesters).
3. Third year: After passing the qualifying examination, the student becomes a doctoral candidate. Then: (1) convene an advisory committee for the doctoral thesis; (2) report research progress every semester.
4. By the seventh year: Take the graduate degree examination. Students who pass graduate; students who fail continue reporting research progress each semester and retake the examination.