Order of courses for self-learning?

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Andrew, a high school junior aspiring to pursue a doctorate in Theoretical Physics with a focus on Quantum Physics, expresses frustration with his school's curriculum, which he feels is insufficient for his learning needs. He is actively self-learning and seeks guidance on the recommended order of college physics classes, such as Mechanics, Electrodynamics, and Optics. It is suggested that college websites often provide course sequences and prerequisite information, which can be valuable for planning his educational path.
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Hi there!

My name is Andrew, and I am currently a high school junior. I aspire pursue a doctorate degree in Theoretical Physics, specializing in Quantum Physics for thesis, and hopefully becoming a researcher in the field.

My small dilemma is that schools become awfully tiresome, and the curriculum my school has set up doesn't teach me as much as I want to truly know, so I've taken up self-learning on the side. I really want to start learning more as soon as possible, because I've truly grown a very deep devotions for the subject.

Would you happen to know the order in which classes are taught in college — or better yet, the order in which a dedicated individual should learn the subjects (Mechanics, then Electrodynamics, Optics, etc.)?

Thank you!
 
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Tip: college web sites often list recommended course sequences for physics (and other) majors. Detailed course listings usually show the pre-requisites for each course.
 
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