Title: Python Labs for Multivariate Calculus Understanding
Abstract: At Brigham Young University we have designed a Python lab sequence to accompany one of our sections of multivariable calculus classes. Students who are enrolled in this section have self identified as being interested in computational mathematics. The labs accompanying the course are designed and chosen to increase understanding of challenging topics (for example Green's and Stokes' theorems) and also to excite the students about future numerical analysis topics (for example gradient descent). We discuss the labs designed and student's success in future mathematics courses.