Abstract
Neural networks (NN) and muti-net neural systems are popular and important topics for graduate engineering students. This paper describes a visual toolbox that has been developed to perform experiments with new multi-net neural structures, including ensemble and modular NN approaches. This toolbox can be considered an important contribution for graduate engineering education and research because it is a complete tool that allows to draw models, set parameters, save projects, and generate files with results in a user friendly visual environment. Experimental results with a group of students after using the toolbox show a significant improvement on the acquired knowledge of NNs concepts. (C) 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 21: 164-184, 2013