This document outlines the objectives of a class on arguments, ethics, and public policy. The class will teach students how to choose effective topics for arguments, identify the components of an argument including the topic, evidence, evaluation, position, and counters, determine the validity and soundness of an argument, explain logical fallacies, and apply argumentation skills to issues in public policy and ethics. The main textbook for the class is a concise introduction to logic by Patrick J. Hurley.