= ABAD - Analysis of Basis for Decisions =

== Level ==
Advanced level - Second cycle course

== Required knowledge ==
In order to take this course the student must have taken one of the courses:
 * ML431C Decision Theory
 * IB652C Decision support methods
or a similar course.

== Aim ==
After the course the student should be able to:
 * Determine whether an argument is binding.
 * Assess the quality of decision making.

== Syllabus ==

 * The first part of the course deals with basic argumentation theory. 
 * The second part of the course deals with arguments for decisions made mainly by authorities and politicians.

== Outline ==
The course is given as a distance course.