1) The document discusses using the Gaussian and GaussView software packages for computational chemistry. 2) It provides an overview of the capabilities of Gaussian, such as calculating energies using different methods like semiempirical, HF, DFT, MP, CI, and CC. 3) The document outlines some topics that will be covered, including preparing input files in GaussView, running jobs on servers, viewing output, and doing hands-on experiments.