Mumbai, May 18: It is important for students to study physics as knowledge of the subject is necessary for any science and engineering to flourish, a scientist from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) said here today.
“IIT Bombay is offering minor courses in Physics for all the disciplines of engineering to enrich students with knowledge of physics to be incorporated with their subject,” Prof Raghav Varma, Head, Physics department of IIT said.
Addressing five students who have become National Physics Olympiad champions, the professor said, “whether you take up computer engineering or mechanical or electrical engineering, it is important to take minor physics. IIT Mumbai is even offering Econophysics for students of economics and humanity and students should take advantage.”
The five students will represent India in the International Physics Olympiad to be held in Croatia in July.
—-PTI