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Over the last two decades, interpersonal gun violence has led to over 250,000 deaths and more than twice as many injuries. There have been mounting efforts to recognize gun violence as a public health problem; however, it’s a problem that extends beyond loss of life. This seminar-style course will be separated into the following three sections: origins of gun violence, understanding the consequences, and responding to gun violence. Throughout the course students will apply concepts to a case study on the intersection of gun violence and another assigned area (i.e., hospitals, youth, policing) as it impacts Baltimore. This course is not intended to be comprehensive of all forms of interpersonal gun violence, as intimate partner violence, mass shootings, or police-involved violence will not be a primary focus. Priority registration will be given to Public Health Studies majors; other students will be permitted as space allows.