Modular LaTeX Syllabus Template

A modern, customizable LaTeX syllabus template with a clean sidebar design and flexible configuration options. This template allows instructors to create professional-looking syllabi without needing to modify the underlying class file.

Credits

This LaTeX class is based on Inzane Syllabus Template by Carmine Spagnuolo (cspagnuolo@unisa.it) with major modifications by Zane Wolf (zwolf.mlxvi@gmail.com).

Further modifications for modularity by Jean-François Baffier (jf@baffier.fr).

This modular version allows for customization directly from the .tex file without needing to modify the class file.

Features

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• Sidebar design with customizable width, color, and icon styles
• Flexible sections that can be shown or hidden as needed
• No limit on the number of TAs or FAQ items you can include
• Custom sidebar sections for additional information
• Profile picture for a personalized touch
• Color-coded modules in the class schedule

Getting Started

1. Use the modular_syllabus class in your document: 2.

latex \documentclass[letterpaper]{modular_syllabus}

1. Configure your styling options
2. Add your course content
3. Compile with any standard LaTeX compiler

Customization Options

Core Style Options

```latex % Set the main color (HTML color code without #) \setMainColor{046D0B} % Green theme

% Set the sidebar width \setSidebarWidth{9cm} % Default is 9cm

% Set the profile image size \setProfileImageSize{5cm} % Default is 5cm

% Set the icon style (options: circle, square, none) \setIconStyle{circle} ```

Section Visibility

Control which sections appear in your syllabus:

```latex % Show standard sections (these are enabled by default) \showInstructorSection \showCourseSection

% Hide sections you don't need \hideLabSection \hideTASection

% Optional sections (disabled by default) \showAboutSection % Adds an "About" section with course description ```

Course Information

Set up basic course information:

```latex \classname{Fishes} \classnum{OEB 177}

% Instructor information \profname{Jane Smith} \officehours{Office Hrs: Mon & Wed 1-2p} \office{Science Building 105} \site{http://university.edu/jsmith} \email{jsmith@university.edu}

% Course details \prereq{Prereq: Biology 101} \classdays{Tues & Thurs} \classhours{11a-12:30p} \classloc{Science Center 401}

% Optional lab details \labdays{Wed & Fri} \labhours{2-5p} \labloc{Lab Building 302} ```

Adding Teaching Assistants

Add as many TAs as needed:

```latex \addTA{Name}{Office Hours}{Office Location}{Email}

% Examples: \addTA{Alice Johnson}{Office Hrs: Tues & Thurs 10-11a}{Science 104}{alice@university.edu} \addTA{Bob Smith}{Office Hrs: Wed 1-2p}{Science 106}{bob@university.edu} \addTA{Carol Zhang}{Office Hrs: Fri 3-4p}{Science 108}{carol@university.edu} ```

Adding FAQs

Add frequently asked questions and their answers:

```latex \addFAQ{Question text goes here?}{Answer text goes here.}

% Examples: \addFAQ{Do we need the textbook for this course?}{Yes, the textbook is required and will be used extensively.} \addFAQ{Are laptops allowed in class?}{Yes, but only for note-taking and class activities.} ```

Custom Sidebar Sections

Add your own custom sections to the sidebar:

```latex \addSidebarSection{Section Title}{ \begin{tabular}{p{0.5cm} @{\hskip 0.5cm}p{5cm}} \textsc{\large\iconhalf{\faCalendarO}} & Important Date 1\ \textsc{\large\iconhalf{\faCalendarO}} & Important Date 2\ \end{tabular} }

% Example: \addSidebarSection{Important Dates}{ \begin{tabular}{p{0.5cm} @{\hskip 0.5cm}p{5cm}} \textsc{\large\iconhalf{\faCalendarO}} & Midterm: Oct 15\ \textsc{\large\iconhalf{\faCalendarO}} & Project Due: Nov 20\ \textsc{\large\iconhalf{\faCalendarO}} & Final Exam: Dec 15\ \end{tabular} } ```

About Section

Add a course description or overview:

latex \about{This course explores the fascinating world of marine biology, focusing on ecological relationships and conservation challenges. Students will gain hands-on experience through lab work and field trips.}

Page Layout Commands

Use these commands to create different parts of your syllabus:

```latex \begin{document}

% Create the main sidebar with course info \makeprofile

% Your main content goes here \section{Overview} Course overview text...

% For FAQ page with sidebar \newpage \makeSide

% For full-width pages (like schedules) \newpage \makeFullPage \section{Class Schedule} Schedule content...

\end{document} ```

Formatting Helpers

The template includes several helper environments for consistent formatting:

```latex % For grading scheme or simple lists \begin{twentyshort} \twentyitemshort{15\%}{Review Paper} \twentyitemshort{15\%}{Lab Worksheets} \twentyitemshort{40\%}{Midterm Exams} \twentyitemshort{30\%}{Final Exam} \end{twentyshort}

% For more detailed items with descriptions \begin{twenty} \twentyitem{15\%}{Review Paper}{Due Nov 15}{Description of the paper assignment...} \end{twenty} ```

Example

See modular_template.tex for a complete example showing how to use all features of the template.