Basic environmental chemistry (8 h): chemical processes in the environment pollutant classes and their trasport in the environment bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Speciation and speciation analysis (4 h): speciation and fractionation: isotopic composition, oxidation state, covalently bound sostituents analytical methods for speciation analysis. Sampling and sample treatment methods (8 h): sampling schemes sampling methods for solids, liquids, gases and aerosols sample stabilization and treatment prior to analysis. In situ and on line measurements (2 h): in situ analytical methods and environmental monitoring. Standard analytical methods in environmental analysis (2 h): standardisation of analytical methods international standards quality control and quality assurance.