Learning objectives

• Prove Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
• Parameterize Riemann sphere
• Begin study of complex valued functions

Before class

• Do the exercises

In class

• Fundamental Theorem of algebra with A little Mathematica
• The 2-variable real functions u and v
• Gauss on the Fundamental Theorem
• The Riemann sphere
• HW for next class period:  Section 2.1 4, 5, 6, 10.

Daily schedule