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Christopher Bloch is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Bridgewater State University's Bartlett College of Science and Mathematics. He joined the faculty in fall 2006 and teaches General Biology II, Ecology, and Biometry (experimental design and statistical analysis in biological research).
- BS, Old Dominion University (1994) - Biology
- MS, Old Dominion University (1997) - Biology
- PhD, Texas Tech University (2004) - Biology
Dr. Bloch's research focuses on population and community ecology, particularly examining how natural disturbances like hurricanes and anthropogenic disturbances such as logging affect population dynamics and community structure. His primary model organism is terrestrial snails, though he has also studied whip spiders, rodents, and bats across both tropical and temperate ecosystems. He maintains a strong interest in the mechanisms that generate broad-scale patterns of biodiversity.
Dr. Bloch actively involves Bridgewater State students in his research, particularly in ongoing projects examining the ecology of terrestrial snails in Puerto Rico and local studies investigating the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation. His work bridges theoretical ecological principles with practical conservation applications.
As an educator, Dr. Bloch specializes in biometry, providing students with essential skills in experimental design and statistical analysis for biological research. His interdisciplinary approach connects ecological theory with quantitative methods, preparing students for advanced research in the biological sciences.
