Ionizing radiation and its interactions with matter and living tissues; radioactive decay kinetics; external and internal dose measurement; transportation through the environment; managing radioactive waste streams; and safeguards. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 337F and 389C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing.