Evolution of Trichromatic Vision in Primates
The Case of Color Vision Evolution in Monkeys

1. Apply the elements of the scientific method to analyze any case study.
2. Discuss potential hypotheses relating to selective advantages and disadvantages of trichromatic versus dichromatic vision in primates.
3. Design experiments to determine selective advantage or disadvantage of dichromatic versus trichromatic vision in foraging.
4. Collect, analyze, and present data from such experiments.
5. Discuss the limitations of such experiments.
6. Explain the molecular basis for trichromatic versus dichromatic vision in primates.
7. Use bioinformatics tools to learn about the structure of proteins and to determine sequence similarities and differences among related proteins.
8. Interpret a phylogenetic tree and discuss evolutionary patterns among the related species.