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This is the R Markdown template I use for my syllabi. For a discussion of some of its features, see here: http://svmiller.com/blog/2016/07/r-markdown-syllabus/. The skeleton also includes code for a calendar. I discuss this here: http://svmiller.com/blog/2020/08/a-ggplot-calendar-for-your-semester/

Usage

syllabus(...)

templ_syllabus()

Arguments

...

Arguments to rmarkdown::pdf_document.

About YAML header fields

FIELDDESCRIPTION
titleTitle of the class
authorName(s) of the professor(s)
dateThe semester
emailYour email. Technically optional, but you really should use it.
webClass website. Technically optional, but you really should use it.
officehoursYour office hours. Technically optional, but you really should use it.
officeYour office location. Technically optional, but you really should use it.
classroomThe classroom location. Technically optional, but you really should use it.
classhoursWhen/for how long the class meets in a given session. Technically optional, but you really should use it.