Final Project: Part 1 - Topic Selection and Proposal

Project
Published

Mon., Mar. 23

Overview

The final project is an opportunity to apply the methods learned in this course to a climate risk management problem of your choice. You will work individually or in pairs to develop a decision analysis for a real-world problem.

Project Requirements

Your final project should:

  1. Address a climate-related risk management or adaptation decision
  2. Apply at least three methods from the course
  3. Include uncertainty characterization
  4. Present results clearly with visualizations
  5. Discuss limitations and implications

Part 1: Proposal (Due Week 10)

Submit a 1-2 page proposal including:

Problem Statement

  • What decision are you analyzing?
  • Why is it important?
  • What is the geographic and temporal scope?

Methods

  • Which course methods will you apply?
  • What data sources will you use?
  • What computational tools will you need?

Expected Outcomes

  • What are your key research questions?
  • What results do you expect to produce?

Grading Rubric

Example Topics

  • Flood risk management for a coastal city
  • Wildfire adaptation strategies for a community
  • Agricultural drought planning
  • Energy system resilience under climate change
  • Infrastructure investment timing under sea-level rise uncertainty
TipTips
  • Start with a specific decision, not just a general topic
  • Make sure data is available or can be reasonably simulated
  • Scope appropriately - you have about 4 weeks to complete the project
  • Consult with the instructor if you’re unsure about your topic