Welcome to General Access, our train anytime library. CST level I is a 200 question multiple choice open-book exam that takes up to four hours to complete. Review material for the latest level I work elements can be found over the following lessons. At the close of each lesson, you’ll find a quiz. If you Read More »

Welcome to Surveying Math Made Simple, a series created by LearnCST contributor Jim Crume PLS, MS, CFedS, Senior programmer & Author. LearnCST has licensed core portions of the series to guide the freshman student in surveying mathematics or those looking for a “refresher”. For the purposes herein, we’ll guide you through Bearings and Azimuths, Create Rectangular Coordinates, Inverse Read More »

Welcome to “Math for the Surveyor”, a primer addressing surveying mathematics fundamentals. In this course, we’ll cover Basic Mathematical Concepts, Trigonometry, Azimuths, Angles and Bearings, Coordinate Geometry or “COGO”, Adjustments, Interpolations, Grades & Slopes, Curves, Areas, The Public Land Survey System and more. The intention of this primer is to help you understand the underlying Read More »

Textbooks are a contributing factor in expensive education costs. Publishers encourage authors to continually update texts so new editions appear every few years. Since the book audience is relatively small and physical publishing is expensive, students bear the burden of ever increasing costs. In education, we try to mitigate this by selecting texts which can Read More »

Please note: As of 9/29/23, this content has moved to General Access to reflect the latest CST work elements. Access to this course will close on 10/15/23 or sooner. Welcome to level III. At this point, you’ve begun to specialize with the field track, office track or both. Those on the field track have the Read More »

Please note: As of 9/29/23, this content has moved to General Access to reflect the latest CST work elements. Access to this course will close on 10/15/23 or sooner. Review material for the CST level II work elements can be found to the right. Individual elements contain chapters. We recommend working through each element’s chapter Read More »

Please note: As of 9/29/23, this content has moved to General Access to reflect the latest CST work elements. Access to this course will close on 10/15/23 or sooner. We recommend working through each element’s chapter in succession even if you’re familiar with the material. At the close of each lesson, you’ll find a quiz. Read More »